MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
handbrake travel
rear brake pads getting low
wear on rear discs
windscreen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
handbrake travel
rear brake pads getting low
wear on rear discs
windscreen
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK51 YXG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YXG, 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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What year was DK51 YXG registered?
DK51 YXG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2001.
Is DK51 YXG safe to buy?
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