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FH51 DVN

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,687 miles

airbag light is on

both wiper blades are deteriorated

front & rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,733 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,733 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,772 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 DVN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FH51 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH51 DVN?

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What year was FH51 DVN registered?

FH51 DVN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FH51 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 DVN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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