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Y939 TRY

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,986 mi
Last recorded90,986 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 TRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,986 miles

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Fail 24 Dec 2015 90,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

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Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,274 miles

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Fail 27 Dec 2013 79,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 79,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,875 miles

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rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Dec 2012 74,875 miles

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Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 54,129 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 33,418 miles

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

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

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 TRY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y939 TRY, 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 TRY registered?

Y939 TRY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y939 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y939 TRY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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