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AY51 VFS

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,935 mi
Last recorded102,935 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 VFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,124 miles

plastic covers on sills.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 89,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers on sills.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 46,926 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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AY51 VFS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 VFS registered?

AY51 VFS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 VFS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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