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YH51 OCF

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,850 mi
Last recorded189,850 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 189,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 185,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 180,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 171,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 165,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 159,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 154,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 145,592 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 131,122 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 124,716 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,716 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 112,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 112,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 96,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 96,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,066 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 81,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OCF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCF, 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 YH51 OCF registered?

YH51 OCF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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