2001 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · Y204 AFP
2001 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 45,959 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y204 AFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 45,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y204 AFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo S40 (Y204 AFP) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
Y204 AFP Mileage History
- 22/03/202242,883 mi
- 28/03/202242,886 mi+3 mi
- 08/03/202344,663 mi+1,777 mi
- 13/03/202445,958 mi+1,295 mi
- 14/03/202445,959 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Poor
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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