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HJ51 YMW

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 110,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 99,572 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 99,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 98,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 97,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 96,266 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 95,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,611 miles

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

Slight cracking to fuel cap sealing washer.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,993 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,930 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 53,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,207 miles

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

slight cracking to offside rear tyre tread/wall area.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,277 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,121 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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HJ51 YMW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HJ51 YMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ51 YMW registered?

HJ51 YMW is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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