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IRZ 9698

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIRZ 9698
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 97,045 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 96,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,229 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,229 miles

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

cracks in both fronts and near side rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,815 miles

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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IRZ 9698 is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 IRZ 9698, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IRZ 9698?

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What year was IRZ 9698 registered?

IRZ 9698 is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is IRZ 9698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IRZ 9698 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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