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GF51 EFA

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

254,559 mi
Last recorded254,559 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 EFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 254,559 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 254,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 254,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

positive battery terminal exposed verry close to bonnet

Pass 7 Oct 2013 241,444 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 241,444 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 226,083 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 225,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 219,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all pads showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Sep 2010 206,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge, area not cut as deeep as centre tread with wear indicators, so not testable

Fail 2 Sep 2009 182,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 182,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 158,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 135,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 113,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 113,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 89,711 miles

ADISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR TYRES - UNEVEN WEAR ON TREAD

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

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 EFA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF51 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

GF51 EFA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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