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GF51 EEX

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 EEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,563 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,661 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre has small cut

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear tyres have small cuts

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre has small cut

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear tyres have small cuts

Fail 14 Feb 2012 87,655 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,299 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 84,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,882 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,758 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 EEX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

GF51 EEX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GF51 EEX safe to buy?

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