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Y463 HFC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 HFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 138,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking PIPE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level VERY (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGE (6.3.1d)

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust jiont rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,545 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust joint very rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2013 15,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 101,663 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,912 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,965 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,556 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 70,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,711 miles

inbalance on front brake reading o/s lower

o/s/front brake disc very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2005 54,343 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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Y463 HFC 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 75%.

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 Y463 HFC, 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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Y463 HFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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