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YV51 OHC

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,928 mi
Last recorded241,928 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 241,928 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 241,927 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 241,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 236,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 225,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 209,509 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear park brake just met required limits may need adjustment

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2017 209,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 200,749 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 199,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 198,372 miles

nearside front tyre perished

underside of vehicle and components corroded and perished

Fail 9 Oct 2013 198,355 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

underside of vehicle and components corroded and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2012 193,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 184,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 177,930 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 169,836 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 159,960 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 159,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 136,714 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 136,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 114,209 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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YV51 OHC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YV51 OHC, 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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YV51 OHC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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