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MM51 YFG

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,190 miles

nearside and offside rear indicators fading

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 12 Jul 2013 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning lamp on

nearside and offside rear indicators fading

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front headlamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,983 miles

Both front top suspension mountings worn.

Both rear brake discs worn and scored.

Nearside front link arm gaiter split.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Offside rear tyre 2mm.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front top suspension mountings worn.

Both rear brake discs worn and scored.

Nearside front link arm gaiter split.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre 2mm.

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Play in offside front link arm and gaiters split.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,338 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 64,806 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,155 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 50,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,247 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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MM51 YFG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc 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 MM51 YFG, 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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MM51 YFG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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