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YR51 WNC

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,569 mi
Last recorded143,569 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 113,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 112,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 109,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 89,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,534 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 81,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 58,376 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 WNC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR51 WNC registered?

YR51 WNC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is YR51 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 WNC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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