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FN51 VTX

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,432 mi
Last recorded19,432 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 19,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 19,411 miles

General Corrosion Underside of Vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,392 miles

General corrosion underside

Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,368 miles

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

General corrosion to underside, not excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,340 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,312 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner brake hose slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,619 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,259 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 15,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,915 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 VTX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FN51 VTX, 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 FN51 VTX registered?

FN51 VTX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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