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YR51 AZA

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

50,696 mi
Last recorded50,696 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,696 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,383 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 30,903 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,434 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,711 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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YR51 AZA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol 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 YR51 AZA, 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 YR51 AZA registered?

YR51 AZA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 AZA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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