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GF51 EFB

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 EFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear centre to rear silencer joint corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear centre to rear silencer joint corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,024 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 95,024 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,210 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,142 miles

osf brake disc has slight scoring to inside edge

Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,089 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 43,195 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 EFB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GF51 EFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 EFB registered?

GF51 EFB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GF51 EFB safe to buy?

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