MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Airbag light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y981 FVX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y981 FVX, 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 Y981 FVX registered?
Y981 FVX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2001.
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