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GF51 NBE

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,158 mi
Last recorded188,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 188,158 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING BALL JOINT RUBBERS DETERIORATING

Fail 15 Jul 2015 188,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S & N/S FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING BALL JOINT RUBBERS DETERIORATING

Pass 11 Dec 2013 187,165 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

O/S & N/S FRONT BALL JOINTS & TRACK ROD ENDS - RUBBERS DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST CONNECTION WEAK & CORRODED

Pass 17 Dec 2012 181,169 miles

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBERS STARTING TO SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER & OUTER EDGES & ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 11 Dec 2012 181,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBERS STARTING TO SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER & OUTER EDGES & ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 19 Dec 2011 172,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 162,618 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 162,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 149,886 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 149,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 138,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 131,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 125,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 NBE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

GF51 NBE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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