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HG51 AZC

2001 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,070 mi
Last recorded132,070 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 AZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 122,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 117,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 111,761 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 111,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 96,536 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 96,536 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 87,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 87,184 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 77,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 77,595 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 70,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2007 62,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal antislip worn through

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,113 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 AZC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 HG51 AZC, 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 HG51 AZC registered?

HG51 AZC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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