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AO51 ZZT

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,340 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,968 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 80,369 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,303 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,053 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 40,256 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 40,256 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,980 miles

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

n/s dip on min mark

o/s blade split on end but still clears screen

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 12,447 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 ZZT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO51 ZZT, 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 ZZT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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