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FL51 YKM

2001 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,088 mi
Last recorded216,088 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 216,088 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%.Requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates have slight corrosion

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2017 216,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%.Requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates have slight corrosion

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 203,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 193,029 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 180,204 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 161,404 miles

Brake pipes covered in paint

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 161,404 miles

Brake pipes covered in paint

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 139,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 123,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 119,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,811 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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FL51 YKM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL51 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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