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Y539 LGU

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,463 mi
Last recorded139,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 139,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 139,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 136,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 130,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 130,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 124,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,439 miles

ADVISE, drivers seat belt fraying on edges.

ADVISE, nearside front headlight wiper blade split.

ADVISE, offside front headlight wiper blade missing/deteriorated.

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,439 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE, drivers seat belt fraying on edges.

ADVISE, nearside front headlight wiper blade split.

ADVISE, offside front headlight wiper blade missing/deteriorated.

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, offside rear brake disc surfaces corroding & in poor condition.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ADVISE, VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES!!!!!

Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,521 miles

o/s/f seatbelt fraying,rear suspension bushes perrishing,oil leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,907 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 116,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 109,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,656 miles

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

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

o/s/f healamp lens slight discolouring ok for mot

Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 96,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check seat belts due to baby seats

Pass 30 Jan 2006 91,380 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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Y539 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y539 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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Y539 LGU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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