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FX51 MBZ

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,924 mi
Last recorded131,924 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 131,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust sections corroding

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,450 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center and rear exhaust sections corroding

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

partial cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,887 miles

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in both inner sills

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side rear upper and lower radius arm bushes deteriorating

off side rear upper radius arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in both inner sills

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side rear upper and lower radius arm bushes deteriorating

off side front brake back plate badly corroded

off side rear upper radius arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2012 109,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

front brake pads low

off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2012 109,359 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

front brake pads low

front number plate deteriorating

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 93,189 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,189 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,508 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,508 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise rear number plate slight distortion and deterioration between plate

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,758 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,758 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FX51 MBZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FX51 MBZ, 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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FX51 MBZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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