MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/ door mirror cracked but no affecting rear view
slight play in o/s/f rolol bar link
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s mirror damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f o/s/f anti-roll bar links dust covers split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f o/s/f anti-roll bar links dust covers split
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s headlight cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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YE51 USB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YE51 USB, 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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YE51 USB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2001.
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