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HG51 AZN

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,290 mi
Last recorded89,290 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 AZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,290 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 63,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 53,831 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,480 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 32,427 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,187 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 AZN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AZN, 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 HG51 AZN registered?

HG51 AZN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HG51 AZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 AZN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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