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AF51 OPY

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,329 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,041 miles

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of car and suspension rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front nearside and front offside top suspension leg mounts noisey and slightly stiff on lock to lock checks

front nearside brake slight binding

petrol filter rusty

rear offside 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

scratching to windscreen

split in exhaust middle flange and very rusty

switches loose on steering coloum

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front nearside and front offside top suspension leg mounts noisey and slightly stiff on lock to lock checks

front nearside brake slight binding

petrol filter rusty

rear offside 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

scratching to windscreen

split in exhaust middle flange and very rusty

switches loose on steering coloum

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakes slight binding

both front tyres 3.5 mm tread

front nearside and front offside top suspension leg mounts noisey and slightly stiff

petrol filter rusty

slight scratching to windscreen

switches slightly loose on steering coloum

Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakes slight binding

both front tyres 3.5 mm tread

front nearside and front offside top suspension leg mounts noisey and slightly stiff

petrol filter rusty

slight scratching to windscreen

switches slightly loose on steering coloum

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear offside tyre split in sidewall possably close to cords

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,056 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,449 miles

Front bumper damage to lower offside

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front side marker lamp not working

offside rear side marker lamp not working and lens missing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,449 miles

Front bumper damage to lower offside

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front side marker lamp not working

offside rear side marker lamp not working and lens missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,597 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 32,356 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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AF51 OPY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF51 OPY, 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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AF51 OPY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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