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DX51 HDZ

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,558 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 85,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,487 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 75,487 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,507 miles

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

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

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 HDZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX51 HDZ, 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 HDZ?

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What year was DX51 HDZ registered?

DX51 HDZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is DX51 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 HDZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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