Particularly useful have been:
London United VA
VA 1 N131 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H43/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
9/00 FW de-roofed at Coombe Rd, Norbiton: into store
12/00 FW return to service
4/02 FW unusual on 290
6/02 FW withdrawn
6/02 bought by Finglands, Manchester, #1769
6/12 bought by Validford, Selby, N.Yorkshire
VA 2 N132 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H43/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
10/01 FW used on 411
6/02 FW withdrawn
6/02 bought by Finglands, Manchester, #1770
7/12 bought by Davies, Plean, Stirling
by 4/15 sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
VA 3 N133 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H45/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
6/02 FW withdrawn
6/02 bought by Finglands, Manchester, #1771
7/12 bought by Davies, Plean, Stirling
by 4/15 sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
VA 4 N134 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H45/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
6/02 FW withdrawn
6/02 bought by Finglands, Manchester, #1772
7/12 bought by Davies, Plean, Stirling
by 4/15 sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
VA 5 N135 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H45/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
6/02 FW withdrawn
6/02 bought by Finglands, Manchester, #1773
7/12 bought by Davies, Plean, Stirling
by 4/15 sold to Hardwick (Carlton)
VA 6 N136 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H45/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
2001 FW (Fulwell)
1/02 TV transfer for 406 (Tolworth)
*/02 TV used on 411
4/03 unusual on 81
4/03 again unusual on 81
5/03 HH used on 411
6/05 HH
11/05 FW transfer (Fulwell)
1/06 FW into store
6/06 TV transfer, commercial services
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
5/08 FW in store for accident repair
7/08 FW reinstated
3/10 FW
3/12 bought by Shoreline Suncruisers, Scarborough
KIG 9420 reregistered
N136 YRW 9/15 reregistered
sold
VA 7 N137 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H43/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
2001 FW (Fulwell)
1/02 TV transfer for 406 (Tolworth)
5/03 HH used on 411
9/03 HH unusual on H91
9/04 HH repainted all red
11/04 HH most unusual on 216
6/05 HH
11/05 V transfer into store (Stamford Brook)
6/06 TV transfer, commercial services
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW
11-14 FW commercial services
6/15 HH used by London United on Brighton - Shoreham Airfield
6/15 NC transfer, commercial services (Twickenham)
VA 8 N138 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H43/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
FW used on 131 to Wimbledon Stn
7/00 FW
2001 FW (Fulwell)
1/02 TV transfer for 406 (Tolworth)
5/03 HH used on 411
8/03 BT loan (Edgware)
9/03 HH return
5/04 HH unusual on 285
9/04 HH repainted all red
6/05 HH
11/05 FW transfer (Fulwell)
1/06 FW into store
6/06 TV transfer, commercial services
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
5/08 FW accident damaged: into store
3/10 FW in store
1/11 FW return to commercial services
NC commercial services (Twickenham)
10/13 FW transfer into store
2/15 loaned to Trustybus, Roydon ... and returned
6/15 HH used by London United on Brighton - Shoreham Airfield
6/15 HH used by London United at Glastonbury Festival
6/15 NC transfer, commercial services (Twickenham)
VA 9 N139 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H45/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
2001 FW (Fulwell)
1/02 TV transfer for 406 (Tolworth)
5/03 HH used on 411: Metrobus blinds
6/05 HH
11/05 FW transfer (Fulwell)
1/06 FW into store
6/06 TV transfer, commercial services
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW
9/11 FW repainted
6/15 HH used by London United on Brighton - Shoreham Airfield
6/15 NC transfer, commercial services (Twickenham)
VA 10 N140 YRW 6/96 new to London United: Volvo Olympian YN2RV18Z4, Alexander RH H45/29F
6/96 FW into service on 131
7/00 FW
2001 FW (Fulwell)
1/02 TV transfer for 406 (Tolworth)
5/03 HH used on 411
6/03 unusual on 81
6/05 HH
11/05 FW transfer (Fulwell)
1/06 FW into store
6/06 TV transfer, commercial services
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW
6/15 stripped for spares
VA 11 XDZ 5911 9/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
5/00 K used on 411
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
12/02 BT transfer to Sovereign London for 114, 292 (Edgware)
12/02 BT used on Boxing Day 13
4/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
11/03 BT withdrawn into store..
11/03 TV ..change store (Tolworth)
12/03 FW reinstated, transfer for special contracts (Fulwell)
2/04 BT transfer
4/04 AV transfer (Hounslow)
7/04 BT transfer..
7/04 V ..transfer into store (Stamford Brook)..
7/04 BT ....again
1/05 BT withdrawn..
1/05 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
6/05 FW in store
7/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 to First Leeds, #31811, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
8/11 transfer to First Manchester
12/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 12 XDZ 5912 10/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
12/02 BT transfer to Sovereign London for 114, 292 (Edgware)
12/02 BT used on Boxing Day 13
6/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
11/03 BT withdrawn into store
12/03 FW reinstated, transfer for special contracts (Fulwell)
2/04 BT transfer
7/04 V transfer into store (Stamford Brook)
1/05 FW change store (Fulwell)
6/05 FW in store
7/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 to First Leeds, #31812, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
9/09 transfer to Bradford
8/11 transfer to First Manchester
VA 13 XDZ 5913 10/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
6/99 K used on 57: route branded
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
12/02 BT transfer to Sovereign London for 114, 292 (Edgware)
12/02 BT used on Boxing Day 13
5/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
11/03 BT into store
11/03 FW change store (Fulwell)
12/03 FW ..and out, for spares and schools contracts.
3/04 AV transfer (Hounslow)
7/04 AV repainted: grey skirt..
7/04 FW ..transfer
11/04 FW unusual on 33
6/05 FW
8/05 FW withdrawn into store
8/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 to First Leeds, #31813, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
9/09 transfer to Bradford
VA 14 XDZ 5914 10/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/00 K
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
5/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
6/03 BT used on 13
11/03 BT withdrawn into store
1/04 BT reinstated
8/04 BT into store
10/04 BT ..and out
12/04 BT withdrawn..
12/04 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
6/05 FW in store
7/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 to First Leeds, #31814, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
9/09 transfer to Bradford
8/11 transfer to First Manchester
9/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 15 XDZ 5915 10/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
9/01 K used on 406
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
5/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
1/04 AV transfer (Hounslow) as spare for 111,120,337,H32
3/04 HH transfer (Hounslow Heath)
9/04 HH repainted all red
11/04 AV transfer
6/05 AV
AV withdrawn..
8/05 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
7/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 to First Leeds, #31815, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
9/09 transfer to Bradford
8/11 transfer to First Manchester
9/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 16 XDZ 5916 10/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
10/97 K used on 57
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
4/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
12/04 BT withdrawn..
12/04 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
6/05 FW in store
7/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 to First Leeds, #31816, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
9/09 transfer to Bradford
9/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 17 XDZ 5917 10/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
5/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
6/03 BT unusual on 183
8/04 BT into store
2/05 BT repaired, repainted red with grey skirt
4/05 BT ..and out on 114
5/05 BT now frequently on 13
6/05 BT
11/05 BT used on 114, then withdrawn
6/06 V transfer, trainer (Stamford Brook)
7/06 V trainer: repainted to red, dark grey, light grey, white.
3/07 V trainer, but normally at Edgware
1/08 BT trainer: fitted with front/rear extenders to meet test requirements
3/10 BT trainer
3/11 BT London Sovereign: trainer
VA 18 R918 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)(still with Westlink fleetnames!)
4/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
12/04 BT withdrawn..
12/04 FW ..into store (Fulwell)
6/05 FW in store
7/05 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/05 transfer to First Leeds, #31818, (Kirkstall Road)
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
9/09 transfer to Bradford
VA 19 R919 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
10/00 K involved in accident, Streatham
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
6/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
12/04 AV transfer (Hounslow)
6/05 AV
11/05 bought by UK North, Manchester, #222
2/07 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
8/07 bought by Herberts Coaches, Shefford, Bedfordshire
VA 20 R920 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
1/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
4/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
1/05 AV transfer (Hounslow)
6/05 AV
11/05 bought by UK North, Manchester, #223
2/07 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
7/07 bought by Finch's Coaches, Wigan
8/15 sold to Used Coach Sales (Warrington)
VA 21 R921 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV used on 57 (route-branded)
1/03 HH transfer for 411 (Hounslow Heath): still with route 57 branding
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 used by First London on rail replacement in London
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31760
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
VA 22 R922 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV used on 57 (route-branded)
5/03 TV into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31761
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
10/09 on Uni-Link service 95, Leeds
4/10 repainted in standard First livery, Leeds
VA 23 R923 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
7/02 TV unusual on 418
5/03 TV into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31762
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
10/09 on Uni-Link service 95, Leeds
4/10 repainted in standard First livery, Leeds
10/06 sold
VA 24 R924 WOE 11/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
12/97 HH used on 57: route-branded
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
5/03 TV into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31763
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
10/09 on Uni-Link service 95, Leeds
4/10 repainted in standard First livery, Leeds
10/06 sold
VA 25 R925 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV used on 57 (route-branded)
5/03 TV into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31764
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 on Uni-Link service 95, Leeds
4/10 repainted in standard First livery, Leeds
VA 26 R926 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV used on 57 (route-branded)
5/03 TV into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31765
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 on Uni-Link service 95, Leeds
4/10 repainted in standard First livery, Leeds
VA 27 R927 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
12/00 K used on schools working on 467
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
2002 TV
2/03 FW transfer (Fulwell)
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 used by First London on rail replacement in London
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31805
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
by 5/14 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 28 R928 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
12/00 K used on schools working on 467
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
7/02 FW transfer (Fulwell)
8/02 FW unusual on 65
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 used by First London on rail replacement in London
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31806
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
by 11/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 29 R929 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
7/02 FW transfer (Fulwell)
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 used by First London on rail replacement in London
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31807
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
12/11 transfer to First Manchester, #31807
First West Yorkshire (Hunslet, Leeds)
10/12 transfer to Halifax
VA 30 R930 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink): Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
8/02 FW transfer (Fulwell)
2/03 FW unusual on 65
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31766
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 on Uni-Link service 95, Leeds
4/10 repainted in standard First livery, Leeds
VA 31 R931 WOE 12/97 new to Stanwell Buses (Westlink)Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 K
9/00 K transfer to London United
11/01 TV transfer (Tolworth)(K closes)
8/02 FW transfer (Fulwell)
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31767
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
VA 32 R932 YOV 5/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31768
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 transfer to Bradford
10/06 sold
VA 33 R933 YOV 5/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
6/00 FW unusual on 33
7/00 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 WL change store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31769
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 transfer to Bradford
10/16 still active, Bradford
VA 34 R934 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
8/02 FW unusual on 65
4/03 FW into store
5/03 WL change store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31770
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
9/09 transfer to Bradford
10/06 sold
VA 35 R935 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 WL change store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31771
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
by 1/16 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 36 R936 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 WL change store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31808
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
VA 37 R937 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 WL change store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31772
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
by 11/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 38 R938 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
6/01 FW used on 281
4/03 FW into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
7/03 used by First London on rail replacement in London
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31773
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
by 11/13 sold to PVS (Carlton)
VA 39 R939 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
6/00 FW unusual on 33
7/00 FW
4/01 AV unusual on 85
4/03 FW into store
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31774
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
VA 40 R940 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
7/02 FW unusual on 65
4/03 WL transfer into store (Walworth)
6/03 bought by First Bus: to Rotherham
8/03 to First Leeds, Kirkstall Road #31775
*/08 rebuilt to single doorway
5/08 transfer to Hunslet Park
2/09 transfer to Bramley
10/09 transfer to Leeds, Cherry Row, for schools duties
VA 41 R941 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW used on route 281: branded
5/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
5/03 BT used on 13
6/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
11/03 BT withdrawn into store..
11/03 FW ..change store
12/03 FW ..and out (for schools 371 and spares)
3/04 AV transfer (Hounslow)
4/04 AV unusual on 9
7/04 AV repainted: grey skirt..
7/04 FW ..transfer
6/05 FW
10/05 FW unusual on 65
11/05 bought by UK North, Manchester, #224
2/07 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
4/07 bought by Chambers Coaches, Bures, Suffolk
12/13 bought by Panther, Parkeston
VA 42 R942 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
5/03 BT transfer to Sovereign London (Edgware)
5/03 BT repainted at Eastleigh: red, black skirt
9/03 BT decapitated by bridge in Headstone Drive, Wealdstone
9/03 V transfer into store (Stamford Bridge)
11/03 V withdrawn
2/04 V roof restored
3/04 BT return
12/04 FW transfer (Fulwell)
FW into store, withdrawn
6/05 FW in store
7/05 FW reinstated
8/05 FW used on 65 during tube engineering
8/05 HH transfer (Hounslow Heath)
11/05 AV loan
11/05 bought by UK North, Manchester, #225
2/07 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
98-D-77635 5/07 bought by Dualway Coaches, Rathcool, Eire
VA 43 R943 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated
6/03 HH transfer (Hounslow Heath)
7/03 HH route 281 branding removed
1/04 HH repainted
6/05 HH
11/05 bought by UK North, Manchester, #226
2/07 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
98-D-77722 5/07 bought by Dualway Coaches, Rathcool, Eire
VA 44 R944 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
6/01 used on 281
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated
6/03 HH transfer (Hounslow Heath)
7/03 HH route 281 branding removed
12/03 HH unusual on 285
4/04 HH unusual on 285
6/05 HH
11/05 bought by UK North, Manchester, #227
2/07 sold to Ensign Bus, (Purfleet)
7/07 bought by Finch's Coaches, Wigan
9/15 sold to Used Coach Sales (Warrington)
VA 45 R945 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
6/98 branded for 281: visited North Weald Rally
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
5/03 FW used on Twickenham Rugby specials
5/03 TV transfer (Tolworth) for 406, 467 (still 281 branded)
8/03 TV route 281 branding removed
6/05 TV
6/06 TV commercial services (Tolworth)
10/06 TV used on Rail Replacement (Wimbledon - Surbiton)
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW commercial services
by 9/11 bought by Shoreline Suncruisers, Scarborough
VA 46 R946 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
5/03 FW used on Twickenham Rugby specials
5/03 TV transfer (Tolworth) for 406, 467 (still 281 branded)
6/05 TV
6/06 TV commercial services (Tolworth)
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW commercial services
6/15 HH used by London United on Brighton - Shoreham Airfield
6/15 HH used by London United at Glastonbury Festival
6/15 NC transfer, commercial services (Twickenham)
8/16 HH withdrawn into store (Hounslow Heath)
VA 47 R947 YOV 6/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
5/03 FW used on Twickenham Rugby specials
5/03 TV transfer (Tolworth) for 406, 467 (still 281 branded)
6/05 TV
2/06 V caught fire on M3 (en route to repaint): destroyed
VA 48 R948 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
5/03 FW used on Twickenham Rugby specials
5/03 TV transfer (Tolworth) for 406, 467 (still 281 branded)
6/05 TV
6/06 TV commercial services (Tolworth)
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW commercial services
6/15 stripped for spares
VA 49 R949 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
5/03 FW used on Twickenham Rugby specials
5/03 TV transfer (Tolworth) for 406, 467 (still 281 branded)
8/03 BT loan (Edgware)
9/03 TV return
6/05 TV
6/06 TV commercial services (Tolworth)
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
3/10 FW commercial services
6/15 HH used by London United on Brighton - Shoreham Airfield
6/15 HH used by London United at Glastonbury Festival
6/15 NC transfer, commercial services (Twickenham)
5/16 HH transfer into store, withdrawn (Hounslow Heath)
VA 50 R950 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated
6/03 TV transfer for 406, 467 (Tolworth)
6/05 TV
6/06 V transfer, trainer (Stamford Brook)
7/06 V trainer: repainted to red, dark grey, light grey, white
07-09 V trainer
3/10 V trainer
11-12 V trainer
4/13 sold
4/15 at Ripley's (Carlton)
8/15 scrapped
VA 51 R951 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated..
5/03 TV ..transfer for 406, 467 (Tolworth)
6/05 TV
6/06 V transfer, trainer (Stamford Brook)
7/06 V trainer: front display converted to LED.
7/06 V trainer: repainted to red, dark grey, light grey, white
07-09 V trainer
3/10 V trainer
11-12 V trainer
4/13 sold
VA 52 R952 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
01-2 FW
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated for spares
repainted: Transdev logos
9/03 FW schools contracts
6/05 FW
10/05 FW unusual on 65
6/06 V transfer, trainer (Stamford Brook)
7/06 V trainer: repainted to red, dark grey, light grey, white
07-09 V trainer
3/10 V trainer
11-12 V trainer
4/13 sold
VA 53 R953 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
FW branded for 281
7/02 HH loaned for 411 (Hounslow Heath)
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated for spares
repainted: Transdev logos
9/03 FW schools contracts
4/04 FW used on 267 and 281 during holidays
6/05 FW
8/05 FW used on 65 during tube engineering
10/05 FW unusual on 65
6/06 V transfer, trainer (Stamford Brook)
7/06 V trainer: repainted to red, dark grey, light grey, white
07-09 V trainer
3/10 V trainer
11-12 V trainer
4/13 sold to Ripley (Carlton)
VA 54 R954 YOV 7/98 new to London United: Volvo Olympian OLY-4953, Alexander (Belfast) RH H47/25D
7/00 FW
2001 FW
5/02 FW unusual on 290
4/03 FW into store
5/03 FW reinstated for spares
repainted: Transdev logos
9/03 FW schools contracts
9/03 FW unusual on 71
6/05 FW
10/05 FW unusual on 65
6/06 TV transfer, commercial services (Tolworth)
4/07 FW transfer, commercial services
08-09 FW commercial services
3/10 FW commercial services
11-12 FW commercial services
6/15 HH used by London United at Glastonbury Festival
6/15 NC transfer, commercial services (Twickenham)
4/16 donated to retiring MD Richard Hall
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