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Y443 HEJ

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 HEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,704 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,704 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,910 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,910 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,076 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneaven wear

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,138 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 38,138 miles

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

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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Y443 HEJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y443 HEJ, 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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Y443 HEJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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