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Y952 NNK

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 NNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs worn *strong advise*

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,608 miles

rear discs worn *strong advise*

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,729 miles

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

rear disc worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear disc worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre lpa belt cut

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,628 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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Y952 NNK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y952 NNK, 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 Y952 NNK registered?

Y952 NNK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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