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Y985 LUD

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,074 mi
Last recorded151,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2014 151,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 142,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 130,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 115,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,831 miles

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

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,490 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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Y985 LUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y985 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

How do I check the history of Y985 LUD?

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What year was Y985 LUD registered?

Y985 LUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y985 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y985 LUD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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