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Y976 LUD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,525 mi
Last recorded101,525 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,525 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2019 101,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,297 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft gear box seal leaking

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 870,802 miles

Offside Front indicator and running light damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,366 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 68,484 miles

o/s/r tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 63,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,872 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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Y976 LUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y976 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y976 LUD registered?

Y976 LUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y976 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y976 LUD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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