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FY51 PGX

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,357 mi
Last recorded167,357 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 PGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 167,357 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corodded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 155,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exshaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 Apr 2014 145,684 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exshaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise in o/s/f c v joint

Fail 16 Apr 2010 97,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,609 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,147 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 66,143 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,722 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,055 miles

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

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 PGX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGX, 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 PGX registered?

FY51 PGX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FY51 PGX safe to buy?

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