MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside front and both rear tyres worn to various degrees
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
slight variation front brakes
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
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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YC51 ZZS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YC51 ZZS, 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 YC51 ZZS registered?
YC51 ZZS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is YC51 ZZS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC51 ZZS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC51 ZZS have outstanding finance?
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