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Y945 WGN

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,872 mi
Last recorded107,872 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 WGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,872 miles

Offside Front brake grab

both rear indicators faded

general exhaust corrosion

reverse lamps inop

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,599 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,042 miles

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,618 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (beside fuel tank).

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,286 miles

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 79,842 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 79,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

border pass o/s rear tyre tread depth

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion at rear exhaust flange

drivers wiper split

engine oil below min level

engine oil leaks

weep power steer pipe o/s of engine

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 60,413 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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Y945 WGN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y945 WGN, 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 Y945 WGN registered?

Y945 WGN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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