MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake pads worn low
Exhaust rusting badly in places
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rusting badly in places
Front brake pads worn low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Various brake pipes rusting at rear
Exhaust badly corroded - suspect short life
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/s/f suspension spring noisey on turn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust badly corroded - suspect short life
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/s/f suspension spring noisey on turn
O/s hand brake reading lower effort than n/s
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r brake caliper(handbrake component) seizing up
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS51 YZO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LS51 YZO, 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 LS51 YZO registered?
LS51 YZO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2001.
Is LS51 YZO safe to buy?
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