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FH51 DTN

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,276 mi
Last recorded154,276 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 154,276 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 147,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,962 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 141,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,298 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 136,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,455 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 130,455 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 126,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 126,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 122,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,152 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 114,152 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,857 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 93,854 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 79,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 79,431 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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FH51 DTN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FH51 DTN, 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 FH51 DTN registered?

FH51 DTN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FH51 DTN safe to buy?

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