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DY51 RXA

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 115,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate heavily corroded and breaking up

Fail 25 May 2016 115,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate heavily corroded and breaking up

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 107,640 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 107,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

advise handbrake lever travel

Pass 30 May 2014 100,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 100,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 89,718 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

light oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 89,718 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded

light oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 78,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,681 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,163 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,488 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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DY51 RXA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY51 RXA, 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 DY51 RXA registered?

DY51 RXA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 RXA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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