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EX51 UUD

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 UUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,130 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 140,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe were it joins brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2020 135,197 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 135,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 123,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,681 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,543 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,538 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,473 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 71,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,915 miles

nearside front tyre side walls worn

nearside rear tyre side walls worn

Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,750 miles

front wipers split ends

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,825 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EX51 UUD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EX51 UUD, 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

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What year was EX51 UUD registered?

EX51 UUD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is EX51 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 UUD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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