2001 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · Y231 AGC
2001 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 50,990 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y231 AGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 50,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y231 AGC 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 (Y231 AGC) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake hose excessively chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
Y231 AGC Mileage History
- 22/12/202147,152 mi
- 26/01/202348,210 mi+1,058 mi
- 08/02/202348,214 mi+4 mi
- 17/05/202449,730 mi+1,516 mi
- 02/12/202550,990 mi+1,260 mi
Average of roughly 973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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