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YT51 OPB

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,551 mi
Last recorded247,551 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 247,551 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 246,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 233,561 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 233,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 224,798 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 224,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 214,979 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 214,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 202,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 184,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 184,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 173,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 162,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 58,279 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/r outer tail light inoperative

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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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YT51 OPB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YT51 OPB, 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

How do I check the history of YT51 OPB?

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What year was YT51 OPB registered?

YT51 OPB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is YT51 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 OPB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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