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HG51 YCO

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,443 mi
Last recorded151,443 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 151,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 144,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 139,444 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 135,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 129,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 124,114 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 118,774 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 118,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 111,740 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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HG51 YCO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HG51 YCO, 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 HG51 YCO registered?

HG51 YCO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is HG51 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 YCO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG51 YCO have outstanding finance?

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