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AP51 TWX

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,576 mi
Last recorded173,576 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 TWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 173,576 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 159,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 158,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 157,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 156,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 154,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,974 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 148,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 144,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 143,355 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 143,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 132,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 119,958 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 80,999 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,582 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 59,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 53,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 53,573 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 TWX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

AP51 TWX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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