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FN51 WLJ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 97,764 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear and off side front indicaters starting to show white

Both rear brake discs are lipped

Both rear tyres are wearing out of shape

Near side front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear outer brake pad has worn low

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,403 miles

All tyres showing age on sidewalls

centre rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,402 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All tyres showing age on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,130 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,078 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 WLJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

Is FN51 WLJ safe to buy?

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