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GF51 DXU

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 75,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner and outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front to rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,975 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2022 72,959 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 72,959 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 72,351 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 71,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 70,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,341 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 68,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 66,427 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,945 miles

O/S rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,715 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,682 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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GF51 DXU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF51 DXU, 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 GF51 DXU registered?

GF51 DXU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GF51 DXU safe to buy?

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