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FH51 TJU

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,247 mi
Last recorded104,247 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 104,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside front side marker damaged & showing white light.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 96,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside front side marker damaged & showing white light.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,383 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,383 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,322 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,543 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 TJU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc 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 TJU, 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

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What year was FH51 TJU registered?

FH51 TJU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FH51 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 TJU 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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