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GF51 EFG

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,626 mi
Last recorded112,626 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 EFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 112,626 miles

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

both number plates deterioratig

Fail 14 Oct 2010 112,622 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates deterioratig

Fail 14 Oct 2009 110,472 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,472 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,201 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

air bag light on constantly

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on constantly

all rear suspension bushes perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006

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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GF51 EFG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

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

Is GF51 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 EFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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