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FL51 XSA

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,998 mi
Last recorded77,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XSA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 77,998 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,908 miles

Drivers seat belt slight fray

Nail o/s/r tyre

Slight twist o/s/f brake flexy

Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,900 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drivers seat belt slight fray

Nail o/s/r tyre

Slight twist o/s/f brake flexy

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,686 miles

Slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,908 miles

Slight fray to drivers seat belt

Slight twist o/s/f flexy

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight fray to drivers seat belt

Slight twist o/s/f flexy

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,501 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,501 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

small cut nsf sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,765 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

small cut nsf sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsr tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsr tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,094 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,879 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,929 miles

damp in nsf indicator lamp

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 19,293 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 XSA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

FL51 XSA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FL51 XSA safe to buy?

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