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Y937 RLH

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 RLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,223 miles

engine light on

nearside rear shock absorber has weapage (recommend immediate attention)

offside wiper split

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 83,133 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 83,133 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 77,927 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 61,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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Y937 RLH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y937 RLH, 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 Y937 RLH registered?

Y937 RLH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y937 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y937 RLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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