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Y568 HMA

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,621 mi
Last recorded172,621 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 HMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 172,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 161,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 154,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 149,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 142,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 135,215 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 135,215 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 125,976 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,734 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 105,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,590 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 90,590 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,602 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,993 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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Y568 HMA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y568 HMA, 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 Y568 HMA registered?

Y568 HMA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y568 HMA safe to buy?

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