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DX51 ECC

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,408 mi
Last recorded67,408 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 ECC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,131 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 53,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DX51 ECC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX51 ECC, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 ECC?

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What year was DX51 ECC registered?

DX51 ECC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DX51 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 ECC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 ECC have outstanding finance?

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