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FL51 XDY

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 124,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,171 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 121,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 116,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 109,113 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 109,036 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,919 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 103,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 98,779 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 93,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XDY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

FL51 XDY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is FL51 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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