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GU51 TZB

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,332 mi
Last recorded70,332 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,206 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,368 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre not deep enough to show ply cord

engine noisy

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre not deep enough to show ply cord

engine noisy

Offside Front also has a budlge and cut

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,325 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 54,621 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,608 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,991 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,803 miles

see previous vt 32 issued

Fail 22 Aug 2006 24,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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 TZB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 TZB registered?

GU51 TZB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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