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Y994 MPU

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,074 mi
Last recorded108,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,074 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,074 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,479 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,774 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,064 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,062 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,593 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,497 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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Y994 MPU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 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.

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What year was Y994 MPU registered?

Y994 MPU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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