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AP51 AAJ

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,496 mi
Last recorded162,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 162,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 152,123 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,734 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,070 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,959 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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AP51 AAJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP51 AAJ, 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 AP51 AAJ registered?

AP51 AAJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AP51 AAJ safe to buy?

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