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YP51 CUO

2001 Volvo S40

Gold Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 CUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,005 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 119,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,483 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriated

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 93,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 81,483 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 81,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 77,308 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,524 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 56,081 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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YP51 CUO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP51 CUO, 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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YP51 CUO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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