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Y973 NNK

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 NNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,657 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,969 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,917 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2007 62,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 62,968 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 54,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 54,397 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y973 NNK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y973 NNK, 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 Y973 NNK registered?

Y973 NNK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y973 NNK safe to buy?

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