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FL51 AVV

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,598 mi
Last recorded126,598 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,598 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,659 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,707 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)

brake hoses perished

corrosion underneath

exhaust corroded

rubber bushes deteriorated front and rear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,412 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,720 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,621 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 60,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 47,441 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 AVV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL51 AVV, 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 FL51 AVV registered?

FL51 AVV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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