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FG51 CDK

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 CDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2019 100,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,312 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

initial surface corrosion showing to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 69,056 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

initial surface corrosion showing to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 65,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

initial underbody surface corrosion

n's'rear door moulding missing

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,530 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

osr brake back plate corroded and loose

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,230 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,492 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 42,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,398 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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FG51 CDK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG51 CDK, 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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FG51 CDK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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