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HY51 ZGL

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 154,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

baby seats in rear of vehicle are not fitted in /loose on rear seats

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2021 146,615 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2020 143,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 137,696 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 137,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 135,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 134,546 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 133,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,835 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,260 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Unable to check all brake pipes

Unable to check sills due to covers

front discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010 116,905 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Unable to check all brake pipes

Unable to check sills due to covers

front discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 106,640 miles

both rear tyres poor condition cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,782 miles

ADVISE ADVANCE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R OUTER TOE- IN ARM BUSH

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES DOWN TO 2.5MM & WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW & SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN N/S/R OUTER TOE IN ARM BUSH

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R TOP INNER CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE STONE CHIPPED WINDSCREEN

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,782 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

ADVISE ADVANCE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R OUTER TOE- IN ARM BUSH

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES DOWN TO 2.5MM & WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW & SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN N/S/R OUTER TOE IN ARM BUSH

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R TOP INNER CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE STONE CHIPPED WINDSCREEN

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 83,007 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,007 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 74,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 66,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2005 66,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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 ZGL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY51 ZGL, 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 HY51 ZGL registered?

HY51 ZGL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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