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Y956 JJX

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,225 mi
Last recorded132,225 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 132,225 miles

Front KNOCK PRESENT FROM FRONT NOT LOCATED ON TRANSMISSION TAKE UP

Nearside Front battery slightly loose but secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 132,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front KNOCK PRESENT FROM FRONT NOT LOCATED ON TRANSMISSION TAKE UP

Nearside Front battery slightly loose but secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,219 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,219 miles

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

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

Bodywork damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,713 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 122,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,831 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outside edge,advise replacement.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 118,807 miles

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

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

N/s front tyre worn on outside edge,advise replacement.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,043 miles

Advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Bodywork damaged,o/s front door badly damaged.

Both front side marker lenses damaged.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear exhaust corroded.

O/s rear tyre worn badly on inside edge,advise replacement.

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

high level brake light inop,unsure if connected.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 111,043 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Bodywork damaged,o/s front door badly damaged.

Both Font side marker lenses damaged.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear exhaust corroded.

O/s rear tyre worn badly on inside edge,advise replacement.

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

high level brake light inop,unsure if connected.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,279 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc badly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 87,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,499 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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Y956 JJX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y956 JJX, 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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Y956 JJX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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