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FL51 AXP

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,856 mi
Last recorded77,856 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,625 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

air bag light on

both rear outer side lights inop

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,485 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,236 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 48,236 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,192 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,005 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,005 miles

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

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

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

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 AXP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AXP, 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 FL51 AXP registered?

FL51 AXP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FL51 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 AXP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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