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FL51 NNZ

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,195 mi
Last recorded151,195 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 151,195 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 144,867 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 144,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,138 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,805 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 130,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,554 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 101,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades split

Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 29,724 miles

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 NNZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NNZ, 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 NNZ registered?

FL51 NNZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 NNZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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