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FJ51 XBR

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 152,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,856 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,794 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 108,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,856 miles

exhaust middle box baffles loose

rear lower control arms outter bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,662 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,361 miles

front tyres getting low on treads

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 XBR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBR, 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 FJ51 XBR registered?

FJ51 XBR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FJ51 XBR safe to buy?

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