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HG51 THF

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 THF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,991 miles

exhaust system very rusty

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system very rusty

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

oil level low

rear discs corroded and worn

rear stabliser link bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,678 miles

Advise O/S/F additional (orange) lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,281 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,554 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 69,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,368 miles

o/s/f brake outer brake wearing low

rear suspension top link arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,852 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 THF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 THF, 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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HG51 THF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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