MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess and also noise elsewhere when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire and filter (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess and also noise elsewhere when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
non obligatory mirror damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
non obligatory mirror damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both wipers are streaky
rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both wipers are streaky
rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre outer edge worn
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre outer edge worn
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small cracks to offside rear tyre.
Both front brake discs slightly worn.
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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FJ51 XBT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XBT, 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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FJ51 XBT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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