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AE51 MZZ

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,125 miles

front underside engine cover broken+insecure

o/s/r tread puncture

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,302 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,915 miles

f/n/s tread puncture

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,327 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,919 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 43,238 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 MZZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AE51 MZZ, 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 AE51 MZZ registered?

AE51 MZZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is AE51 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MZZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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