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LS51 YRL

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,162 mi
Last recorded122,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,162 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 105,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 98,520 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 92,600 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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LS51 YRL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS51 YRL, 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 LS51 YRL registered?

LS51 YRL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LS51 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 YRL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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