MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
N/S/R OUTER POSITION LAMP INOPERATIVE.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM.
O/S/R OUTER POSITION LAMP INOPERATIVE.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM.
O/S/R AMBER SIDE RUNNING LAMP INOPERATIVE.
O/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP INOPERATIVE.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM.
O/S/R AMBER SIDE RUNNING LAMP INOPERATIVE.
O/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP INOPERATIVE.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 EKB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 FY51 EKB, 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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FY51 EKB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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