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YD51 KAE

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,456 mi
Last recorded63,456 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,898 miles

nearside door mirror glass slighty insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2014 56,898 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

nearside door mirror glass slighty insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,720 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,198 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 30,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear marker light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,298 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,576 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 14,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,570 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 KAE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD51 KAE registered?

YD51 KAE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YD51 KAE safe to buy?

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