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DY51 AJU

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 AJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

sills covered

Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

sills covered

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,727 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,727 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,464 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,959 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,500 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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DY51 AJU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY51 AJU, 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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DY51 AJU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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