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Y462 LHU

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 LHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 128,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 121,420 miles

Catalyst deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,341 miles

N/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking gear oil.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,810 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 88,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,598 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 59,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 59,120 miles

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

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

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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Y462 LHU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y462 LHU, 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 Y462 LHU registered?

Y462 LHU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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