2001 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · Y103 EAN
2001 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 136,641 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y103 EAN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2017
- 136,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y103 EAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo S40 (Y103 EAN) between January 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)”.
Y103 EAN Mileage History
- 04/01/200680,668 mi
- 04/12/200689,569 mi+8,901 mi
- 04/12/200689,569 mi
- 07/01/200810,034 mi-79,535 mi
- 07/01/200810,034 mi
- 13/01/2009104,347 mi+94,313 mi
- 06/12/2010113,327 mi+8,980 mi
- 06/12/2010113,327 mi
- 21/02/2012117,694 mi+4,367 mi
- 29/03/2012117,960 mi+266 mi
- 29/03/2012117,960 mi
- 02/04/2013128,857 mi+10,897 mi
- 05/04/2013120,866 mi-7,991 mi
- 10/04/2014123,758 mi+2,892 mi
- 10/04/2014123,758 mi
- 04/06/2015127,685 mi+3,927 mi
- 03/06/2016130,767 mi+3,082 mi
- 04/06/2016130,767 mi
- 12/09/2017136,641 mi+5,874 mi
- 13/09/2017136,641 mi
Average of roughly 4,788 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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