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AJ51 GVO

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,214 mi
Last recorded133,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,214 miles

corrosion cross both axles

driver door corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion on lower offside front door

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 132,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres close to markers

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre close to markers

Pass 8 Aug 2012 130,204 miles

both rear tyres worn to the markers

brake pipes greased

front brake discs slightly worn

slight hand brake travel

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,629 miles

front anti roll bar not central

slight damadge to off side front wheel / outer edge

slight travel hand brake lever

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,840 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 115,660 miles

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

off side front seat belt slight fray on 1 edge

Fail 10 Jul 2009 115,660 miles

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

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

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

off side front seat belt slight fray on 1 edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,116 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 GVO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GVO, 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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AJ51 GVO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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