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DG51 OFA

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

164,706 mi
Last recorded164,706 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 164,706 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 164,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 160,383 miles

All fuel pipes at rear corodded

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 160,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All fuel pipes at rear corodded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 160,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top mount bearings feel ruff on lock to lock check

Fail 14 Dec 2012 154,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 154,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 146,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 137,261 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 137,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 131,279 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 131,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2008 120,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,563 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 95,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 95,750 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 OFA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

DG51 OFA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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