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DY51 RXD

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,860 miles

Gearbox oil leak (slight)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,699 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,926 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside chassi rail slight corrosion in a few spots

Pass 7 May 2013 81,206 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

Emissions not tested due to engine noise at tickover and fast idle speed.

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 78,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 78,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 74,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 74,987 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 72,030 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2010 72,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight lip on front brake discs

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 68,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 61,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,093 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 RXD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY51 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

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

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