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Y699 HNN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,447 mi
Last recorded138,447 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 HNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 138,352 miles

nearside antiroll bar upper dust cover split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 138,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside antiroll bar upper dust cover split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 132,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 132,584 miles

Nearside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 124,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 112,429 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,860 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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Y699 HNN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y699 HNN, 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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Y699 HNN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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