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8221BDW

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,654 mi
Last recorded156,654 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8221BDW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2012 156,654 miles

2 X REAR TYRES HAS CRACKS AND SPLITS ON THE INNER TYRE WALLS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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8221BDW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8221BDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8221BDW registered?

8221BDW is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is 8221BDW safe to buy?

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