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FY51 YPT

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,220 mi
Last recorded203,220 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 YPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 203,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 203,219 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 191,828 miles

exhaust system is corroded and delaminating

o/s/f fog light is smashed

Fail 1 Oct 2012 191,828 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded and delaminating

o/s/f fog light is smashed

Pass 5 Oct 2011 175,410 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 161,980 miles

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

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

n/s front brake slightly stuck on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 161,980 miles

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

n/s front brake slightly stuck on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 146,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 146,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 128,558 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 128,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 109,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,292 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 92,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 73,707 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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FY51 YPT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY51 YPT, 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 FY51 YPT registered?

FY51 YPT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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