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FN51 WLP

2001 Volvo S40

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,674 mi
Last recorded185,674 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 185,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 185,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 183,103 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 183,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 181,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 177,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 174,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 171,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 168,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 164,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 160,006 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 160,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 155,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 146,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 146,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 132,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 116,113 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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 WLP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

FN51 WLP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FN51 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WLP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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