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Y812 HFS

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,582 mi
Last recorded63,582 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both n/s doors acc damaged

eml on

underside corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both n/s doors acc damaged

eml on

underside corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,850 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filter corroded

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,572 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/R INNER TAIL LIGHT LENS CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

R/H/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING.

SLIGHT WEAR AND SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SOME MARKS AT BODY.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

L/H/R INNER TAIL LAMP CRACKED.

R/H/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SMALL TEAR AT R/H WIPER BLADE.

VARIOUS MARKS ON BODY.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,149 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

left hand rear lens cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

left hand rear lens cracked

Pass 28 May 2008 29,325 miles

NAIL IN L/H/R TYRE TREAD.

SOME CORROSION AT REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

VIBRATING NOISE AROUND EXHAUST MANIFOLD AREA.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,434 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT DASH.

EXHAUST NOISY?NOT LEAKING.

L/H/F INNER WHEEL RIM BADLY DAMAGED.

L/H/R INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

REAR OUTER TYRE WALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,289 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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Y812 HFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y812 HFS, 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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Y812 HFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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