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EJ51 EVG

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,652 miles

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 130,285 miles

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 122,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,536 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,536 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 111,568 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 111,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 105,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2013 93,900 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper spliting but clearing screen at this time

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 May 2013 93,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper spliting but clearing screen at this time

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,009 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,009 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,861 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,861 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 77,458 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,458 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 75,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,744 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,078 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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EJ51 EVG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ51 EVG, 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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EJ51 EVG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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