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FJ51 OSM

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OSM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 94,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,250 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,021 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 81,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,247 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2007 68,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,594 miles

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

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

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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FJ51 OSM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ51 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

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

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