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DE51 ZWU

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,063 mi
Last recorded126,063 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 126,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 122,478 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,983 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,485 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,555 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 97,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,155 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,871 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,318 miles

o/s n/s wiper blade minor split

Fail 30 Mar 2013 86,084 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,084 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,791 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,633 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,209 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush 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 Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 39,638 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 ZWU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DE51 ZWU, 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 DE51 ZWU registered?

DE51 ZWU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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