MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment and service lamp displayed
front no plate cracked
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment and service lamp displayed
front no plate cracked
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system light corrosion
front no plate cracked
n/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread area
n/s/r tyre worn inner tyre tread area
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system light corrosion
front no plate cracked
n/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread area
n/s/r tyre worn inner tyre tread area
front no plate cracked
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
slight movement n/s/f linkbar assy
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
front no plate cracked
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
slight movement n/s/f linkbar assy
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight fading on front and rear number plates
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR51 CZM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 YR51 CZM, 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 CZM registered?
YR51 CZM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2001.
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