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YR51 AZG

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,332 mi
Last recorded180,332 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 180,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 180,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 173,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 166,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 166,431 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 161,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 148,529 miles

Exhaust centre & rear sections corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 148,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust centre & rear sections corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine under tray/wheel arch liner loose

Pass 3 Sep 2011 135,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,191 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 119,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/f indicator lamp broken

o/s/f marker lamp broken

rear brake disc's excess worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,764 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE X 2 NIALS

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 101,764 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE X 2 NIALS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,448 miles

NEAR SIDE REARBRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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 AZG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AZG, 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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YR51 AZG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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