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YX51 ZBC

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,944 mi
Last recorded75,944 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 ZBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,944 miles

Exhaust corroded and centre box outer skin holed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion on underside

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 75,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear - chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded and centre box outer skin holed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion on underside

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 75,937 miles

Coil spring insecure Fouling body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Middle exhaust section outskin deteriorated but not leaking

Nearside Headlight wiper blade defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,340 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,050 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 61,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,420 miles

Offside Front Light fraying to drivers belt

Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Light fraying to drivers belt

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,729 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,398 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,419 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre has small cut in side wall

offside front tyre suspect puncture (tyre had 15 psi)have blown up tyre to correct pressure would get checked

Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,419 miles

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre has small cut in side wall

offside front tyre suspect puncture (tyre had 15 psi)have blown up tyre to correct pressure would get checked

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,008 miles

suspect front brake pads seized in housings

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,106 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 ZBC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YX51 ZBC, 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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YX51 ZBC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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