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DG51 OER

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OER
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,149 miles

rear tyres poor condition cracks

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear tyres poor condition cracks

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,417 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s front tyre outer side wall cracking slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,653 miles

advise n/s front tyre outer side wall cracking slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,245 miles

front brake pads low

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 OER is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG51 OER, 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 DG51 OER registered?

DG51 OER is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is DG51 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 OER shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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