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HG51 AYX

2001 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,543 mi
Last recorded74,543 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 AYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 74,480 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges require changing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges require chaning

Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,636 miles

gear box leak

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear coil sping is incomplete near the end of the coil and is locate correctly when the vehicle is lowered into the normal running position without assistance

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,034 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,055 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,055 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,454 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front anti roll bar link rod gator split

Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,415 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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HG51 AYX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HG51 AYX, 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

How do I check the history of HG51 AYX?

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What year was HG51 AYX registered?

HG51 AYX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is HG51 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 AYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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