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Y978 LUD

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,205 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view insecure (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 100,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view insecure (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,281 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,267 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 81,017 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,257 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,027 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,027 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 53,752 miles

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

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

front tyres showing wear and starting to perish

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 42,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 37,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,534 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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Y978 LUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y978 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.

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Y978 LUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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