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GJ51 HCX

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,687 mi
Last recorded146,687 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 146,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 146,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 143,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 139,349 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 132,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 125,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,507 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,380 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm long with cords showing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 42,812 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 42,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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GJ51 HCX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ51 HCX, 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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GJ51 HCX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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