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FJ51 ORO

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,735 mi
Last recorded109,735 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ORO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,735 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

washer poor but enough water reaching screen

Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,729 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 87,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,011 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf antiroll bar link dust boot split

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited accesss to prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,442 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,442 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,752 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 71,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,768 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,934 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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FJ51 ORO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ51 ORO, 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 FJ51 ORO registered?

FJ51 ORO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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