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FG51 JHY

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,192 mi
Last recorded157,192 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 JHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 157,192 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 151,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to back- brake pipes have grese on them

Fail 8 Mar 2014 144,671 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 144,671 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 131,094 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 126,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 126,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 120,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers bleade starting to split

Fail 13 Mar 2010 120,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers bleade starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 109,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 109,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,417 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 97,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,611 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel on limit

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 48,571 miles

nsr tyre badly worn inner and outer edges also nail in tread - suggest replaced

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 JHY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG51 JHY, 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 FG51 JHY registered?

FG51 JHY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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