MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bodywork needs attention
inner sills corroding
rear exhaust flange corroded
some underbody rust
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bodywork needs attention
inner sills corroding
rear exhaust flange corroded
some underbody rust
4x arch corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front discs warped
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake shows signs of binding
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
mil light on
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top and bottom suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust flange corroded
rear inner sills/underbody corroding
rear shock absorbers corroding
rear suspension mountings corroding
vehicle near end of economic life
wheel arches need attention
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top and bottom suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust flange corroded
rear inner sills/underbody corroding
rear shock absorbers corroding
rear suspension mountings corroding
vehicle near end of economic life
wheel arches need attention
4x arches deteriorated
Front discs warped
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x transverse (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust flange deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
mil light on
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working 2x (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
4x arches deteriorated
Front discs warped
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x transverse (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust flange deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2x (0.1 (b))
fuel filter corroded
mil light on
some underbody rust
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
some underbody rust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
some underbody rust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
some underbody rust
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank straps rusty
inner rear sills starting to rust
n/s handbrake low efficiency
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank straps rusty
inner rear sills starting to rust
n/s handbrake low efficiency
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank straps starting to rust
rear exhaust flange corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps starting to rust
rear exhaust flange corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs worn
o/s rear handbrake not fully returning
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs worn
o/s rear handbrake not fully returning
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank straps corroding
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 (8.2.2)
fuel tank straps corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres distorted on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres distorted on inner edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
SRS warning light on
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL51 YJZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 FL51 YJZ, 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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FL51 YJZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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