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AF51 ORA

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,677 mi
Last recorded102,677 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ORA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,677 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body damage to os of vehicle

crack in screen

nsf tyre low tread depth 1.7 mm

nsr lamp cracked and damaged

nsr tyre nail in tread

nsr tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 102,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body damage to os of vehicle

crack in screen

nsf tyre low tread depth 1.7 mm

nsr lamp cracked and damaged

nsr tyre low pressure

nsr tyre nail in tread

nsr tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both number plates delaminating

front subframe cross tie bent

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r light lens damaged/repaired/holed

n/s/r tyre losing shape

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

o/s/f tyre slight wear edges

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

wipers slightly poor

Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,681 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

handbrake lever travel slightly high

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both number plates delaminating

front subframe cross tie bent

n/s/r light lens damaged/repaired/holed

n/s/r tyre losing shape

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

o/s/f tyre slight wear edges

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

wipers slightly poor

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front subframe cross tie bent

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s lower windscreen cracked

rear number plate delaminating

rear tyres wearing edges

slight lag o/s/f brake-20% and n/s/r brake-23%

Fail 4 Aug 2014 96,936 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front subframe cross tie bent

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s lower windscreen cracked

rear number plate delaminating

rear tyres wearing edges

slight lag o/s/f brake-20% and n/s/r brake-23%

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,932 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear fuel pipes kinked

front subframe cross tie bent

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,932 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

both rear fuel pipes kinked

front subframe cross tie bent

o/s/r light lens cracked/taped up

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,379 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear fuel pipes kinked

front subrame cross tie bar bent

rear number plate slightly fading

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,142 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,791 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 55,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,904 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Aug 2009 50,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,464 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,464 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,498 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 ORA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AF51 ORA, 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 AF51 ORA registered?

AF51 ORA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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