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YV51 YCF

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 120,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 106,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 106,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,259 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting too perish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots show signs of leakage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2017 93,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear repeaters showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake hose sucuring clip missing

Offside Rear tyre starting too perish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots show signs of leakage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 90,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,016 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 82,215 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2012 77,758 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 77,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 72,833 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 68,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 59,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 53,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 47,735 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 YCF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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