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FN51 VTD

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VTD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,054 miles

General corrosion to under side

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,666 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,967 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 117,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 114,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 114,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,278 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 104,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,267 miles

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

near side front tyre scrubbed

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre scrubbed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,849 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,277 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 66,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,552 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,682 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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FN51 VTD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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