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DE51 NZU

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,691 mi
Last recorded171,691 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 NZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 171,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 165,931 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2016 165,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 157,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads more worn on edges

exhaust system corroding

exhaust system rear joint heavily corroded

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 157,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads more worn on edges

exhaust system corroding

exhaust system rear joint heavily corroded

wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 147,654 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipe corroded above cover by fuel tank

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 13 %

Engine ; oil leak

Exhaust ; system deteriorated , weakened at rear joint

Fuel system ; filter corroded , by fuel tank , recommend replace

Suspension ; both front strut top mounts have slight play

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 7 Aug 2013 137,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 124,172 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 124,172 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 120,460 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.28% On Engine Natural Speed, Fuel Filter In Poor Condition,Fuel Tank Filler Tubes Clips Corroded,Rear Brake Discs Corroded/Worn,Rear Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front & Rear Tyres Outer Walls Damaged,Offside Front & Rear Tyres Slightly Perished.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,977 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 113,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 113,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 106,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 101,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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DE51 NZU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE51 NZU, 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 NZU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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