2001 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · Y717 BCL
2001 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 49,147 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1588cc
Y717 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 49,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Y717 BCL Mileage History
- 24/08/202234,360 mi
- 29/08/202338,897 mi+4,537 mi
- 28/08/202443,765 mi+4,868 mi
- 30/08/202443,810 mi+45 mi
- 30/09/202549,147 mi+5,337 mi
Average of roughly 4,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y717 BCL 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 (Y717 BCL) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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