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Y697 HNH

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 HNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake long

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,541 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake long

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inside and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 107,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension top bush noisy when weight off vehicle

Fail 30 May 2018 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top bush noisy when weight off vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 100,338 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear brake pipes fowling on body (need securing)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 100,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes fowling on body (need securing)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 93,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 25 May 2016 93,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at side of fuel filter to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split at small end (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,271 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 68,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,518 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,838 miles

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,828 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 25,828 miles

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

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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Y697 HNH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y697 HNH, 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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Y697 HNH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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