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AO51 ZZJ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,305 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING/PERISHING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,313 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,538 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,346 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,091 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,658 miles

rear brake discs coroding

Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,658 miles

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

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

rear brake discs coroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,481 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,924 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,924 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,313 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,990 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 20,298 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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AO51 ZZJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 ZZJ, 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 AO51 ZZJ registered?

AO51 ZZJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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