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Y923 HYC

2001 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,999 mi
Last recorded212,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 HYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 212,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 212,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 199,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 184,913 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 184,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 173,877 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 173,877 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 155,487 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2009 155,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2008 146,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 146,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 122,857 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 106,374 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 106,374 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

handbrake req adjustment

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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Y923 HYC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y923 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 Y923 HYC registered?

Y923 HYC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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