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Y489 DTH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 DTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 133,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 120,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,526 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated/not resulting in excessive movement.

Both front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust system deteriorated on flange.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 117,526 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated/not resulting in excessive movement.

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated on flange.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,263 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 98,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 92,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,154 miles

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

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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Y489 DTH 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 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 Y489 DTH, 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 Y489 DTH registered?

Y489 DTH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y489 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 DTH 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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