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AK51 ULZ

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,352 mi
Last recorded142,352 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ULZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,352 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 142,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,433 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2012 124,437 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front headlight aim on low side

Pass 1 Oct 2011 114,466 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 114,465 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long handbrake travel

o/s windscreen wash poor

Fail 15 Sep 2008 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long handbrake travel

o/s windscreen wash poor

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,676 miles

rear tie rod bushes in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2006 80,815 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,815 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 19 Sep 2005 75,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 75,579 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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AK51 ULZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 ULZ, 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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AK51 ULZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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