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Y809 LUJ

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 LUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,419 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,541 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,886 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,985 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link arm lower ball joint rubbers split

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing/ splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,985 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link arm lower ball joint rubbers split

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing/ splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,017 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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Y809 LUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black 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 Y809 LUJ, 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 Y809 LUJ registered?

Y809 LUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y809 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 LUJ 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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