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YM51 RXP

2001 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,118 mi
Last recorded149,118 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 RXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 149,118 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 149,118 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 132,200 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 132,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 113,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 113,110 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,603 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 90,603 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 79,129 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 79,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,059 miles

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

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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YM51 RXP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YM51 RXP, 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 YM51 RXP registered?

YM51 RXP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is YM51 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM51 RXP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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