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FY51 EKB

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 100,192 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,051 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,279 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,379 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,879 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,879 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,441 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,441 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,768 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,774 miles

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

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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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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