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YL51 OLO

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,712 mi
Last recorded136,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

H.I.D headlights removed for test

N/S/F strut top stiff too turn

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,467 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 82,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,029 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YL51 OLO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL51 OLO, 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 YL51 OLO registered?

YL51 OLO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is YL51 OLO safe to buy?

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