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FG51 LXH

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 112,950 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,127 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

headlamp glass broken

Fail 11 Dec 2013 104,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

headlamp glass broken

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,640 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,492 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,613 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 36,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,044 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,044 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 LXH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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