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AO51 WPD

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,671 mi
Last recorded159,671 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 159,671 miles

1. Front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges.

2. Engine support bar becoming corroded.

3. Slight play in offside track rod end.

4. Both front tyres near legal limits and is worn on inside edge.

5. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 159,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1. Front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges.

2. Engine support bar becoming corroded.

3. Slight play in offside track rod end.

4. Both front tyres near legal limits and is worn on inside edge.

5. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 152,268 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure and clip missing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 146,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 141,662 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 141,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil level was slightly low, topped up

Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 109,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,240 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 93,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,608 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 83,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 73,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 73,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 50,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 40,247 miles

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

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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AO51 WPD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO51 WPD, 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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AO51 WPD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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