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Y646 HDW

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,019 mi
Last recorded149,019 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 HDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 149,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 149,019 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,465 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 57,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,466 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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Y646 HDW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y646 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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What year was Y646 HDW registered?

Y646 HDW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y646 HDW safe to buy?

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