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Y957 XGS

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,039 mi
Last recorded140,039 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 XGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 140,039 miles

park brake only just meets efficiency

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 140,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake only just meets efficiency

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,345 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 111,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,999 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2013 77,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mil light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mil light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel filter insecure as clamp is broken but is held up by plastic cover.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2008 30,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 19,165 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 19,165 miles

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

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

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 XGS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGS, 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 Y957 XGS registered?

Y957 XGS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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