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FP51 VFK

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,125 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,641 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,277 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,994 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 24,994 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,153 miles

cut in side wall on o/sf tyre

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,741 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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FP51 VFK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP51 VFK, 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 FP51 VFK registered?

FP51 VFK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FP51 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VFK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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