MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/r back plate corroded
bonnet cable broken cable tie fitted to catch to gain axcess
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
bonnet cable broken cable tie fitted to catch to gain axcess
o/s/r back plate corroded
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)
both rear brake backplates in poor condition
suspect front brake pads seized in calipers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
clutch heavy and noisy
offside rear brake back plate corroded on edge and cracked
reverse lamps not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YV51 YDF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 YDF, 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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What year was YV51 YDF registered?
YV51 YDF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2001.
Is YV51 YDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV51 YDF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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