MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover and undertray fitted
engine slightly noisey
rear anti roll bar links bushes perished
rear discs in poor condition
rear trailing arm bushes perished
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover and undertray fitted
engine slightly noisey
rear anti roll bar links bushes perished
rear discs in poor condition
rear trailing arm bushes perished
slight oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower and ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)
advisory engine cover fitted
advisory engine oil leak
advisory intermtent nearside front headlamp not working on dip beam
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear sticking over heated (3.7.B.3)
Brake performance not tested note carry out re/test brake pipe failed during brake performance test (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking offside rear brake pipe leaking by fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
bodywork damage both rear arches
both front ball joint dustcovers starting to split
front flexi starting to blow
inner tie rods slight play
oil leak
rear anti roll bar links rubbers perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake performance not tested due to broken spring o/s/f (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
bodywork damage both rear arches
both front ball joint dustcovers starting to split
front flexi starting to blow
inner tie rods slight play
oil leak
rear anti roll bar links rubbers perished
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower slight bonding failer (2.4.G.2)
advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
nearside rear side light only taped by hand
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear (3.7.B.3)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside front (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front a lot of movement under load (2.5.A.1c)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower slight bonding failer (2.4.G.2)
advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
nearside rear side light only taped by hand
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
advisory offside rear outer side light not working
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner
advisory offside rear outer side light not working and nearside rear inner
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner
advisory offside rear outer side light not working and nearside rear inner
n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding
n/s/f door check strap in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn low
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (recommend replacement)
slight fluctuation on both rear brakes
slight grease leak from o/s track rod end
vehicle tested when wet
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding
n/s/f door check strap in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn low
n/s/r outer sidelight not working
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (recommend replacement)
o/s/r inner sidelight not working
slight fluctuation on both rear brakes
slight grease leak from o/s track rod end
vehicle tested when wet
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
front number plate poor
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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both outer sills coverd
nearside head lamp on lower limits
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both outer sills coverd
nearside head lamp on lower limits
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers seat back slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YV51 YBT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 YV51 YBT, 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 YBT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2001.
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