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AP51 UDS

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,711 mi
Last recorded104,711 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 104,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front n. plate delaminating

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,769 miles

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

nearside front fexible brake hose clip missing but hose not chaffing or damaged at time of test.

nearside rear toe-in control arm bushes starting to unbond

nearside rear upper control arm bush starting to unbond

offside rear toe-in control arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 25 Oct 2007 90,769 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

front number plate starting to de-laminate

nearside front fexible brake hose clip missing but hose not chaffing or damaged at time of test.

nearside rear toe-in control arm bushes starting to unbond

nearside rear upper control arm bush starting to unbond

offside rear toe-in control arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,426 miles

drivers wiper blade split on end but still clearing screen o.k.

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 UDS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AP51 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

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

Is AP51 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 UDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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