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Y881 LBM

2001 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,075 mi
Last recorded155,075 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 LBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 155,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 155,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 146,120 miles

Front no.plate delaminating along edges.

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

Offside front position light dim.

Offside front wiper rubber splitting.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 146,120 miles

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

Front no.plate delaminating along edges.

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

Offside front position light dim.

Offside front wiper rubber splitting.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 140,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 132,539 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 132,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 122,112 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 113,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 113,668 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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Y881 LBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y881 LBM, 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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Y881 LBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y881 LBM safe to buy?

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