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FY51 HCK

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,308 mi
Last recorded158,308 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 158,308 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 158,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 152,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 146,824 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 140,508 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 134,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,679 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 127,672 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 112,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2010 112,842 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,005 miles

n/s/f tyre has small c ut on the outer wall

Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,005 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f tyre has small c ut on the outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,081 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,561 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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FY51 HCK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY51 HCK, 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 FY51 HCK registered?

FY51 HCK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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