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Y992 MPU

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,050 mi
Last recorded144,050 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 144,050 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 136,102 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 136,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 128,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,114 miles

Engine warning light on.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,093 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 46,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,459 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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Y992 MPU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y992 MPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y992 MPU registered?

Y992 MPU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y992 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y992 MPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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