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Y996 XKJ

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 XKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,283 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside 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 28 Mar 2011 91,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 75,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,461 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 62,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,181 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 31,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,877 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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Y996 XKJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y996 XKJ, 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 Y996 XKJ registered?

Y996 XKJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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