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FN51 WMW

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,616 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,234 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,045 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,998 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,968 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,968 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,906 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,929 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,929 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,894 miles

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

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 WMW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

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