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GF51 SNU

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,097 mi
Last recorded124,097 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 124,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,336 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,813 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 114,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,668 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2015 100,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,267 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear number plates start to deteriat

near side rear tyre badly perrished

off side front ind lense cracked

off side front lower arm ball joint gaiter perrished

off side front tyre low inner and outer edges close to limet

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,663 miles

rear number plate start to deteriat

rear pads low 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2012 69,663 miles

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

rear number plate start to deteriat

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,897 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,897 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded slightly.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on side wall edge.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,529 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,436 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 46,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,095 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,804 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 33,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,021 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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GF51 SNU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

GF51 SNU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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