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FN51 WLF

2001 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 105,854 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,203 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,160 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on wall

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on wall

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 89,795 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have hairline cracks

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

crack in offside rear lamp unit

nearside rear lower arm bush is coming adrift

offside rear lower arm bush is coming adrift

offside track rod end gaiter loosing grease

Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,513 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

crack in offside rear lamp unit

nearside rear lower arm bush is coming adrift

offside rear lower arm bush is coming adrift

offside track rod end gaiter loosing grease

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 82,538 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 74,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,990 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 71,990 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT AND BALD ON EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,280 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 WLF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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