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Y534 LGU

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,518 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 115,518 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,070 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,968 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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Y534 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y534 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y534 LGU registered?

Y534 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y534 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y534 LGU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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