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Y96 XRH

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,801 mi
Last recorded113,801 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 XRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 113,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 113,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,957 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 108,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,638 miles

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

f/n/s tyre slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2014 92,245 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 92,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 82,064 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 82,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,063 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 62,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,668 miles

both rear stabiliser bar outer bushes starting to split

handbrake long travel

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,376 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,376 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y96 XRH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y96 XRH, 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 Y96 XRH registered?

Y96 XRH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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