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Y994 JFC

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,475 mi
Last recorded138,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 JFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on windscreen

nearside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 31 May 2012 131,040 miles

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 30 May 2012 131,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 20 May 2011 123,380 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs lipped

Fail 24 May 2010 111,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 111,297 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 100,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,207 miles

advise new front brake pads

Pass 24 May 2007 78,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,997 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 May 2006 64,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front no plate cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

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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Y994 JFC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y994 JFC, 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 Y994 JFC registered?

Y994 JFC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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