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HY51 ZCT

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,607 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 70,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,212 miles

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

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear number plate light dim

off side front wiper split at ends

Fail 18 Oct 2007 55,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 51,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,881 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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HY51 ZCT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY51 ZCT, 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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HY51 ZCT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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