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Y976 XDS

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 XDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,458 miles

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

offside rear discshowing uneven wear possible calliper fault

Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear discshowing uneven wear possible calliper fault

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,240 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,893 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 81,893 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,515 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,317 miles

windscreen marked with wiper blades, o/s/f track rod end rubber perished and n/s/ handbrake lever not returning fully

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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Y976 XDS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y976 XDS, 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 Y976 XDS registered?

Y976 XDS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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