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FA51 XXF

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,892 mi
Last recorded84,892 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,760 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,760 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2012 67,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,172 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking and wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,469 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,610 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,429 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,694 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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FA51 XXF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FA51 XXF, 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 FA51 XXF registered?

FA51 XXF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is FA51 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XXF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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