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FE51 AXT

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 AXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,704 miles

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

sills plastic covered

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,258 miles

Bonnet cable sticking.

Oil level low.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,212 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 117,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 109,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,441 miles

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)

both rear tyres starting to perish and wear uneven

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 79,199 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 79,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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FE51 AXT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE51 AXT, 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

How do I check the history of FE51 AXT?

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What year was FE51 AXT registered?

FE51 AXT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FE51 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 AXT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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