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Y957 GJO

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,316 mi
Last recorded169,316 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 169,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 161,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 148,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both strut top bearings stiff to turn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 148,793 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both strut top bearings stiff to turn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 147,007 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 147,007 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroded

oil on minimum

Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,122 miles

minor exhaust leak centre/rear joint - system/flange corroded

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front macpherson strut - top bearing stiff and sticking

Fail 27 Feb 2013 143,120 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

minor exhaust leak centre/rear joint - system/flange corroded

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front macpherson strut - top bearing stiff and sticking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 137,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 124,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 124,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 57,527 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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Y957 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y957 GJO, 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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Y957 GJO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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