MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure inner element (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ51 EVV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 EVV, 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 EVV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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