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FV51 DYD

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,850 mi
Last recorded100,850 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,636 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Dec 2016 91,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,142 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

rear exhaust corroding on joint

Fail 12 Dec 2013 83,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

rear exhaust corroding on joint

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust system corroded on joint

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,698 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 78,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,706 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,390 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicator lights are starting to show white

handbrake lever requires adjustment

n/s/r pads are getting low

slight oil leak on the power steering rack at n/s gator

Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,390 miles

both rear indicator lights are starting to show white

handbrake lever requires adjustment

n/s/r pads are getting low

slight oil leak on the power steering rack at n/s gator

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,383 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,798 miles

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

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

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

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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FV51 DYD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FV51 DYD, 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 FV51 DYD registered?

FV51 DYD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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