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GU51 TXK

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 126,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,869 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 117,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 109,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,884 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,632 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 77,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,644 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in r/h rear tyre

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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GU51 TXK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU51 TXK, 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 GU51 TXK registered?

GU51 TXK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GU51 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 TXK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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