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FX51 MEP

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,683 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn low

Fail 30 Sep 2016 125,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,685 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 116,683 miles

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

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)

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

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,625 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,668 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 97,611 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers streaky multifunction switch loose but operational

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 88,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,854 miles

Air bag light on

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

Rear, upper, inner stabiliser bushes splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,707 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear 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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FX51 MEP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FX51 MEP, 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 FX51 MEP registered?

FX51 MEP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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