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YV51 YBT

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,616 mi
Last recorded183,616 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 183,616 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 183,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 177,051 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 177,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 177,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 171,357 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 171,344 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 164,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 156,570 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 156,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2014 148,720 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2014 148,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2013 143,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 143,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 139,089 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 139,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 135,037 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 135,037 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 123,515 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 123,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 111,382 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat back slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,787 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 87,787 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 75,924 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 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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