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YX51 OEE

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,134 mi
Last recorded120,134 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,134 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,323 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

O/S REAR FLOOR CORROSION

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT RESERVOIR ?

Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

O/S REAR FLOOR CORROSION

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT RESERVOIR ?

Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,474 miles

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 107,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,886 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,542 miles

bumper cracked

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,010 miles

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

front bumper cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,921 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2012 86,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear worn off on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,816 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,976 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,605 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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YX51 OEE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX51 OEE, 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 YX51 OEE registered?

YX51 OEE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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