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FL51 AFA

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,149 mi
Last recorded136,149 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 AFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 136,147 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,391 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,224 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,653 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,844 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 106,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 106,461 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,886 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 96,886 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,585 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f sway bar link slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2009 94,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f sway bar link slight play

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,575 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,575 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 70,889 miles

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

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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FL51 AFA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL51 AFA, 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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FL51 AFA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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