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YR51 VCF

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 74,362 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,349 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 63,349 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,176 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,185 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 53,185 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,654 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 VCF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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