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Y94 TCF

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 108,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 81,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate broken

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 24 Jun 2016 81,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate broken

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,847 miles

Nearside front link-bar dust covers

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,546 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,610 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 29 May 2012 56,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Fail 25 May 2011 51,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osr tyre wall cracking

rear brake discs heavily corroded

service light on

Pass 25 May 2011 51,180 miles

osr tyre wall cracking

rear brake discs heavily corroded

service light on

Pass 28 May 2010 46,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,083 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,851 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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Y94 TCF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y94 TCF, 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 Y94 TCF registered?

Y94 TCF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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