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Y69 HYC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 HYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,405 miles

front wipers poor

hand brake lever high

n-s-f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition and perished

n-s-f indicator bulb starting to change color

n-s-f track rod end duct cover poor condition

o-s-r tyre perished

rear bushes perished

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 101,405 miles

rear discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor

hand brake lever high

n-s-f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition and perished

n-s-f indicator bulb starting to change color

n-s-f track rod end duct cover poor condition

o-s-r tyre perished

rear bushes perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,211 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 94,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,734 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,383 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 83,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,092 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,015 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,011 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,077 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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Y69 HYC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y69 HYC, 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 Y69 HYC registered?

Y69 HYC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y69 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y69 HYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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