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YR51 VCZ

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,496 mi
Last recorded150,496 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 145,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 139,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 139,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 126,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,763 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 107,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,045 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 101,294 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 VCZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

YR51 VCZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 VCZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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