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2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,006 mi
Last recorded55,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 USD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 55,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,326 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 48,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,940 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 43,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 39,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,334 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,390 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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Y966 USD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y966 USD, 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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Y966 USD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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