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ICZ 3985

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,665 mi
Last recorded130,665 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 3985
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front seat belt stock have to press button for it to stay in

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front seat belt stock have to press button for it to stay in

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,527 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 120,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked but still readable

fuel filter insecure but not leaking

fuel pipes corroded

osf tyre wearing edges but not exposing cords

osr number plate bulb dim

osr tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2014 109,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked but still readable

fuel filter insecure but not leaking

fuel pipes corroded

osf tyre wearing edges but not exposing cords

osr number plate bulb dim

osr tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number plate Is Damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Light Unit Is Damaged

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Strut Top Bearing is Noisey When Steering Is Turned From Side To Side

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Winscreen Wiper Linkage has Play In It

Fail 27 Nov 2012 92,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number plate Is Damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Light Unit Is Damaged

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Strut Top Bearing is Noisey When Steering Is Turned From Side To Side

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Winscreen Wiper Linkage has Play In It

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,441 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,851 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,818 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 66,562 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,315 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 59,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front offside tyre nearing tread limit

Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,039 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 52,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ICZ 3985 is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ICZ 3985, 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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ICZ 3985 is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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