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AP51 RWJ

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,796 mi
Last recorded110,796 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,796 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 110,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,726 miles

front brake discs slight corroded on inner faces

nearside front top strut mount slight ruff in operation

Fail 22 Sep 2011 99,719 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight corroded on inner faces

nearside front top strut mount slight ruff in operation

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,358 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 RWJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWJ, 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 AP51 RWJ registered?

AP51 RWJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AP51 RWJ safe to buy?

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