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DG51 HKD

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,326 mi
Last recorded133,326 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,326 miles

Both Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D Bush Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 125,507 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 125,507 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,807 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,803 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal To Metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 112,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 99,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,097 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,064 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 85,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,945 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 70,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,862 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,383 miles

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 9 Nov 2007 56,383 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,849 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 48,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DG51 HKD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG51 HKD, 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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DG51 HKD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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