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Y984 PJM

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 PJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 123,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Disc Corroded and Pitted

Offside Front Brake Disc Badly Corroded on Inner Working Surface (surfaces reduced)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 121,272 miles

Front Brake Discs Pitted ans Slight Corrosion On Inner Surfaces

Nearside Rear Tyre has a split in Side Wall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Has Distortion when Rotated

Rear Exhaust Mounting Rubber Perished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,917 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 101,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 May 2008 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 96,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,332 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,784 miles

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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Y984 PJM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y984 PJM, 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 Y984 PJM registered?

Y984 PJM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y984 PJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y984 PJM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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