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Y801 HCN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,288 mi
Last recorded124,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 HCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 124,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,288 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 124,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 118,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 109,275 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 109,275 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2012 100,173 miles

handbrake release button slightly sticky

Fail 16 May 2012 100,173 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2011 92,094 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,574 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,351 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 48,339 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left at time of test.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.

parking brake long requires adjusting.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,715 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,340 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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Y801 HCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y801 HCN, 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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Y801 HCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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