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YD51 JZR

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,565 mi
Last recorded130,565 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 JZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 130,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s rear prake pad not fitted correctly

Pass 31 Oct 2011 130,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear prake pad not fitted correctly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 112,032 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,624 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,667 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre has 3 cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply

Fail 12 Nov 2007 78,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre has 3 cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 4 Nov 2006 66,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,078 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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YD51 JZR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD51 JZR, 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 YD51 JZR registered?

YD51 JZR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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