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Y346 NHD

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 NHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 73,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2017 69,696 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 65,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 65,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,365 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,347 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,347 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jul 2012 53,917 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/front tyre side wall damage

n/side rear light unit damaged repaired with tape

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/front tyre side wall damage

n/side rear light unit damaged repaired with tape

Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

side wall damage n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,139 miles

side wall damage n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/rear light unit damaged repaired with tape

Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/rear light unit damaged repaired with tape

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,583 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y346 NHD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y346 NHD, 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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What year was Y346 NHD registered?

Y346 NHD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y346 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y346 NHD shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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