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AJ51 EGF

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,296 mi
Last recorded127,296 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 127,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 127,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,776 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 124,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 120,845 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 114,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 107,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 99,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 73,447 miles

(1) osf shock top bearing rough

front & rear discs slighty rusty & lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,005 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both front tyres wearing low

slight roughness at o/s/f top mount

Pass 1 Nov 2009 39,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,148 miles

nearside and offside rear discs scored slightly

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,451 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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AJ51 EGF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ51 EGF, 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 AJ51 EGF registered?

AJ51 EGF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AJ51 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 EGF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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