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DE51 ZWA

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,714 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,556 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 96,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,813 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 61,654 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 61,654 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZWA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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