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FX51 UOB

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,742 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,742 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,577 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,200 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,571 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 64,500 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,165 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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FX51 UOB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FX51 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

FX51 UOB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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