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AJ51 OKA

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,709 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 64,709 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,335 miles

front shocks corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,094 miles

front pads 40% left and discs slightly corroded

front shocks corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,371 miles

near side front and off side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 51,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side front and off side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,815 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face's (3.5.1i)

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,010 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear heavily cracked in the tread

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,738 miles

all four tyre's slightly cracked on the outer corner of treads

Fail 7 Nov 2014 35,738 miles

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

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

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

all four tyre's slightly cracked on the outer corner of treads

Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,748 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 32,748 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre has puncture

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,557 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure was low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,459 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 11,720 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 OKA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

AJ51 OKA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is AJ51 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 OKA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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