MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/floor not within 30 cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/floor not within 30 cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Lower box mounting bracket corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody heauily undersealed
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Lower box mounting bracket corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody heauily undersealed
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Going to rear hose. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe going to rear hose started leaking during test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion in various places.
O/s front outer door operation is poor.
Rear tyres are perishing in the tread.
Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front n pads, o/s/f tyre oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE51 NZP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DE51 NZP, 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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DE51 NZP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2001.
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