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Y243 HCA

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,754 mi
Last recorded129,754 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 HCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades torn not effecting the drivers view of the road

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front wiper arm hitting the bonnet on the return to park stroke

offside rear caliper missing the return spring for the handbrake mechanism. handbrake and mechanism still working effectively

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2015 129,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades torn not effecting the drivers view of the road

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front wiper arm hitting the bonnet on the return to park stroke

offside rear caliper missing the return spring for the handbrake mechanism. handbrake and mechanism still working effectively

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,224 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 124,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Mar 2013 119,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,094 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 107,388 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,388 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 99,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 99,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,615 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 72,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,090 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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Y243 HCA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y243 HCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y243 HCA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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