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FN51 DTX

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,989 mi
Last recorded152,989 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 DTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 152,989 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 152,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 146,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 133,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 120,632 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 90,675 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 78,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,402 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,348 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN51 DTX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 DTX, 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 FN51 DTX registered?

FN51 DTX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 DTX safe to buy?

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