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Y974 LUD

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,291 mi
Last recorded107,291 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 LUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,291 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,782 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,745 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,504 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,544 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,579 miles

Offside headlamp adjusting mechanism faulty

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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Y974 LUD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y974 LUD, 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 Y974 LUD registered?

Y974 LUD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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