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GJ51 VNF

2001 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,567 mi
Last recorded160,567 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 160,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 154,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 150,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 144,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 144,551 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 137,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 112,791 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 112,791 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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GJ51 VNF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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