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YD51 UGL

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,777 mi
Last recorded192,777 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 192,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced inner bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 186,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 179,042 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 172,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise low (3.5.1g)

The offside rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 166,706 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded, minor leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 166,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded, minor leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 161,106 miles

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

slight damage to nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Oct 2013 161,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

slight damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 22 Oct 2012 156,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Advise the air bag light is on

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 156,479 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Advise the air bag light is on

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 152,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,146 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 147,146 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205/50/zr16 87w p6000

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

kerb damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

very strong advisory that both front tyres are worn to limit (advise replacement)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 140,687 miles

205/50/zr 16 87w p6000

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp glass cracked

strong advisory that the offside front tyre side wall is damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2009 140,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

205/50/zr 16 87w p6000

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp glass cracked

strong advisory that the offside front tyre side wall is damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 132,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

kerb damage to offside front tyre side wall

nand brake close to maximum travel

Pass 15 Oct 2007 127,265 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2006 121,195 miles

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE 80% WORN

THE OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE IS SLOW TO OPERATE AND HAS LOW PERFORMANCE

Pass 19 Oct 2005 110,898 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 UGL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGL, 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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YD51 UGL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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