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Y387 HPN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,557 mi
Last recorded57,557 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,557 miles

both rear shocks corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,368 miles

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front drop link both dust covers perished

Offside Front drop link both dust covers perished

Fail 28 Sep 2021 51,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front drop link both dust covers perished

Offside Front drop link both dust covers perished

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,264 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,060 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)

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,098 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 39,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,765 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 33,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,039 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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Y387 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y387 HPN, 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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Y387 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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