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YR51 AZO

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,430 mi
Last recorded119,430 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,430 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear o/s & n/s shocks have slightly corrosion to external casing

general corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2021 119,427 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear o/s & n/s shocks have slightly corrosion to external casing

general corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s & n/s shocks have slightly corrosion to external casing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded at join.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 83,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded at join.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 72,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,342 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 45,705 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,407 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 32,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,059 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 AZO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZO, 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 YR51 AZO registered?

YR51 AZO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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