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AF51 XWU

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,713 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 83,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,138 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 71,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 63,850 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,686 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,702 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 39,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,262 miles

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

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.

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 XWU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,834cc 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 AF51 XWU, 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

How do I check the history of AF51 XWU?

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What year was AF51 XWU registered?

AF51 XWU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AF51 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 XWU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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