MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
airbag light staying on
nearside front indicator is starting to discolour
offside front brake pads worn down more than the nearside front
offside rear brake caliper, handbrake level part stuck on
rear brake discs undercut, offside has been hot
service light on
very slight play to the offside rear anti-roll bar mount bush
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
airbag light staying on
nearside front indicator is starting to discolour
offside front brake pads worn down more than the nearside front
offside rear brake caliper, handbrake level part stuck on
rear brake discs undercut, offside has been hot
service light on
very slight play to the offside rear anti-roll bar mount bush
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF51 DCO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DF51 DCO, 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 DF51 DCO registered?
DF51 DCO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 August 2001.
Is DF51 DCO safe to buy?
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