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GL51 OCW

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

rear and centre chassis legs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 89,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front fog lights not working

Fail 11 Dec 2019 88,406 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front fog lights not working

Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,336 miles

Nearside Front indicator taped in

Offside Rear chassis corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front indicator taped in

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2016 85,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nail in offside rear tyre and is wearing on both edges

nearside front indicator taped in

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,794 miles

nearside front indicator held on with tape

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,889 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and close to the legal limit

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,825 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 82,825 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyreswearing inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,989 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,348 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,348 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,613 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 34,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,085 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,876 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
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GL51 OCW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 OCW, 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 GL51 OCW registered?

GL51 OCW is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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