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YR51 ZCL

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,267 miles

both rear susp rod bushes and becoming seperated

front wiper blades slightly smiery

nearside front drop link rubber split

nearside front seat belt slightly fluffling

offside front seat belt fluffing

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2010 85,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear susp rod bushes and becoming seperated

front wiper blades slightly smiery

nearside front drop link rubber split

nearside front seat belt slightly fluffling

offside front seat belt fluffing

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,787 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 ZCL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

YR51 ZCL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is YR51 ZCL safe to buy?

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