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GY51 WFU

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 73,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,996 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,248 miles

engine management light on

fuel cap rubber perished

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,111 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber perished

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,923 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,227 miles

petrol cap seal slightly cracked

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,250 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 66,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,815 miles

offside wiper blade

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,813 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 55,796 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,637 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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GY51 WFU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 WFU, 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 GY51 WFU registered?

GY51 WFU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is GY51 WFU safe to buy?

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