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YV51 UTP

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 UTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,250 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,250 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,042 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UTP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTP, 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 YV51 UTP registered?

YV51 UTP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is YV51 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 UTP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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