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AE51 MWY

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,119 mi
Last recorded77,119 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,396 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,243 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,659 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,659 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,975 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 46,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 30,518 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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AE51 MWY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MWY, 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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AE51 MWY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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