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Y944 SOO

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 SOO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 95,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,306 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air intake pipe from exhaust broken

rear exhaust rusty and leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,611 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 81,611 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,612 miles

Nearside Rear cracking to nearside rear tyre no cords showing

Offside Rear cracking to offside rear tyre no cords showing

exhaust very rusty not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,397 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,024 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,689 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,599 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 65,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,655 miles

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 27 Nov 2006 63,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,238 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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Y944 SOO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y944 SOO, 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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Y944 SOO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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