MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear discs corroded
front no plate starting to deteriorate
o/s/r inner position lamp bulb not working
o/s/r shocker has a reduced damping effect
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front no plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front no plate starting to deteriorate
n/s/r outer position lamp bulb not working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipes corroded nearside rear
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake slight binding advise service or repair
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
slight rattle from engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
slight rattle from engine
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 TWY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 TWY, 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 TWY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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