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YF51 FLA

2001 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,891 mi
Last recorded135,891 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,891 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 135,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 127,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,367 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 121,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 114,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,007 miles

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

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

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

gear box leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2011 108,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

gear box leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 100,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,240 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2009 96,239 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all brake pipes greased

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,082 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,521 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,851 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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YF51 FLA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF51 FLA, 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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YF51 FLA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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