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Y509 LGU

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 110,361 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

Fail 18 Jul 2017 108,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from the filter housing

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

Service light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,336 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,009 miles

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,977 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,781 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,655 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear offside marker light inop

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,426 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear offside marker light inop

offside rear tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

offside rear side marker light inop

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

offside rear side marker light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,597 miles

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear brake slightly draging

offside rear marker light inop

Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolent level on the minimum level

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear brake slightly draging

offside rear marker light inop

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

service light on

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

service light on

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,682 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,657 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y509 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y509 LGU, 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 Y509 LGU registered?

Y509 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y509 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 LGU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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