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HG51 MDX

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,464 mi
Last recorded61,464 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,384 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,624 miles

Front wipers split.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 33,598 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,830 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 MDX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX?

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What year was HG51 MDX registered?

HG51 MDX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HG51 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 MDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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