MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chips in windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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AE51 AYJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AE51 AYJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was AE51 AYJ registered?
AE51 AYJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is AE51 AYJ safe to buy?
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