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Y995 MPU

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks worn

steering rough on lock to lock

Fail 4 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks worn

steering rough on lock to lock

Pass 14 May 2018 85,709 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 85,709 miles

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

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

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,892 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,891 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 72,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,475 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 68,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,352 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2009 57,286 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 57,286 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 53,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 30,855 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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Y995 MPU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y995 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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Y995 MPU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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