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GJ51 ZYE

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,274 mi
Last recorded171,274 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 171,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 156,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 144,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 129,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 129,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 117,150 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 117,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,636 miles

slight disc warp on o/s/front

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,046 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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GJ51 ZYE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ51 ZYE, 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 GJ51 ZYE registered?

GJ51 ZYE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is GJ51 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 ZYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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