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AO51 ZZS

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 143,904 miles

heavy engine oil leaks recommend attention

slight movement in steering system n/s

Pass 14 Nov 2015 132,648 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

slight play in nearside front trak rod end.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,276 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded.

slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,137 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox oil leak(s)

nearside rear outer position lamp not in good working order (not working)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate in poor condition.Needs atension

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,975 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 22,975 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZZS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO51 ZZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 ZZS registered?

AO51 ZZS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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