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EY51 FOD

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,438 mi
Last recorded159,438 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 159,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 157,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 156,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,327 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 122,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 122,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,872 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 110,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,894 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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EY51 FOD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY51 FOD, 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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What year was EY51 FOD registered?

EY51 FOD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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