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YJ51 FXT

2001 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,797 mi
Last recorded131,797 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 FXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 123,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 111,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,143 miles

off side front and both rear tyres slight cracking on inner sidewalls...

Fail 25 Oct 2006 81,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 70,556 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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YJ51 FXT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ51 FXT, 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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What year was YJ51 FXT registered?

YJ51 FXT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YJ51 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 FXT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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