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Y993 HWU

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,893 mi
Last recorded132,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 HWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,893 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 132,893 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 123,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,898 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 75,195 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 75,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 40,071 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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Y993 HWU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y993 HWU, 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 Y993 HWU registered?

Y993 HWU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y993 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 HWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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