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FH51 TXC

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 127,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion noted on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2019 127,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion noted on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,619 miles

slight corrosion noted on underbody components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion noted on underbody components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions fuel system cleaner added

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes surface corroded//cleaned and greased

Fail 17 Jun 2016 109,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions fuel system cleaner added

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes surface corroded//cleaned and greased

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,523 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,106 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 TXC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

FH51 TXC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is FH51 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 TXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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