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YH51 OBB

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,625 mi
Last recorded154,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 OBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 154,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Dipstick broken

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Fail 20 May 2025 154,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dipstick broken

reverse light inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2024 143,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 128,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,317 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,316 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring catching body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 118,994 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner siodewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,687 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,464 miles

O/S/F Macpherson strut top bearing appears rough in operation

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,337 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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YH51 OBB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YH51 OBB, 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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YH51 OBB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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