MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bootlid not opening (can be inspected from rear seat area (estate car))
exhaust centre silencer outer skin is heavily corroded
power steering hose under the bonnet is slightly chaffed
road wheel centre caps missing off all wheels except the offside rear
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate slightly damaged
o/s/r (inner)light lens cracked
slight judder in front brakes
slight lift in both rear shocks
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate slightly damaged
o/s/r (inner)light lens cracked
slight judder in front brakes
slight lift in both rear shocks
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y588 HBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc 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 Y588 HBW, 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 Y588 HBW registered?
Y588 HBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.
Is Y588 HBW safe to buy?
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