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Y987 JYC

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,523 mi
Last recorded81,523 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 81,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush slightly worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside floor pan / chassis slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Oct 2024 75,043 miles

Front engine steady bar bush bolt, loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

n/s steering noisy but no free play

n/s/r brake caliper damp but no obvious leak. Also greased.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,346 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 66,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,131 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 60,131 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 51,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and scored with reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,889 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,909 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,929 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,114 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,241 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,241 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 31,331 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 29,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,315 miles

both rear brake disc/s are corroded/pitted

rear brakes are slightly unbalanced

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,957 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,098 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y987 JYC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y987 JYC, 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 Y987 JYC registered?

Y987 JYC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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