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Y939 LGS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 LGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 148,053 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 148,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 133,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 114,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,620 miles

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

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

advisory.offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

advisory.wear and corrosion noted on both rear brake discs. also rear brake pads worn close to minimum. advise attention /renewal.

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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Y939 LGS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y939 LGS, 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 Y939 LGS registered?

Y939 LGS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y939 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y939 LGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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