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AK51 UOD

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 122,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,593 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 109,456 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 109,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 103,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 89,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,376 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 UOD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK51 UOD, 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 AK51 UOD registered?

AK51 UOD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 UOD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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