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Y642 HDW

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 HDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,169 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded, in a couple of places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated, near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar both, nearside is strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 94,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective has come loose (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar both, nearside is strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear flexible brake hose ferrule is slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 65,702 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2016 65,599 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,807 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,248 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 25,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 23,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,472 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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Y642 HDW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y642 HDW, 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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Y642 HDW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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