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YC51 YMZ

2001 Volvo S40

Red Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 YMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 126,021 miles

Front headlights altered.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 126,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng light

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,695 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,695 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,899 miles

condensation in osr lamp

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f bumper cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 30 Nov 2013 93,899 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in osr lamp

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f bumper cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit.

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,606 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,952 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 35,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,022 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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YC51 YMZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC51 YMZ, 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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YC51 YMZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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