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Y477 LHU

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,154 mi
Last recorded134,154 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 LHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 134,154 miles

Air bag light 'on'

Fail 26 Sep 2014 134,078 miles

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

Air bag light 'on'

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 117,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,428 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,781 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,401 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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Y477 LHU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y477 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y477 LHU registered?

Y477 LHU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 August 2001.

Is Y477 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 LHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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