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Y538 LGU

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,128 mi
Last recorded105,128 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,128 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 105,125 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,440 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,551 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 86,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,518 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,994 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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Y538 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y538 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 Y538 LGU registered?

Y538 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y538 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 LGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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