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DG51 OEN

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,652 mi
Last recorded213,652 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OEN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 213,652 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS VARIOUS PLACES WITH CORRSION STARTING TO GET SERIOUS. NO HOLES & AT THE TIME OF THE TEST HAS BEEN ASSESED OK.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 213,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS VARIOUS PLACES WITH CORRSION STARTING TO GET SERIOUS. NO HOLES & AT THE TIME OF THE TEST HAS BEEN ASSESED OK.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 200,667 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 190,297 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 190,297 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 175,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 175,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 159,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 159,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2008 144,257 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 144,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 127,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 127,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 105,525 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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DG51 OEN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OEN, 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

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What year was DG51 OEN registered?

DG51 OEN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is DG51 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 OEN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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