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DE51 OAL

2001 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,654 mi
Last recorded111,654 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 OAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,070 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 94,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,276 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,193 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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DE51 OAL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAL, 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

How do I check the history of DE51 OAL?

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What year was DE51 OAL registered?

DE51 OAL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is DE51 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 OAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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