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DK51 YWR

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 YWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2014 110,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,460 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased at rear

Fail 19 Oct 2013 99,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes greased at rear

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,726 miles

middle to rear clamp excessive corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Rear tie rods various bushes splitting.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Rear tie rods various bushes splitting.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,586 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,310 miles

(3) ind bulbs faded

Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,309 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

(3) ind bulbs faded

Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,340 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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DK51 YWR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK51 YWR, 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.

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DK51 YWR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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