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Y939 JFS

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,161 mi
Last recorded138,161 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 JFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,112 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 110,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 103,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,032 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 85,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 68,996 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,008 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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Y939 JFS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y939 JFS, 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

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What year was Y939 JFS registered?

Y939 JFS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y939 JFS safe to buy?

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