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DU51 ABN

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,500 mi
Last recorded114,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ABN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,500 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 114,500 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,743 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,720 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 99,720 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,372 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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DU51 ABN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU51 ABN, 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 DU51 ABN registered?

DU51 ABN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is DU51 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 ABN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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