MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All tyres wearing/low edges
Cover sills fitted
Engine noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Strong Advise:Tyre devoid of tread inner edge
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
All tyres wearing/low edges
Cover sills fitted
Engine noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Strong Advise:Tyre devoid of tread inner edge
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various covers and under trays restricting views
Engine noisy
Fuel cap perishing/cracking
Fuel level low
Nearside rear tyre pressure low
Offside rear tyre low/wearing inner edge
Oil level low
Wet Test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine noisy
Fuel cap perishing/cracking
Fuel level low
Nearside rear tyre pressure low
Offside rear tyre low/wearing inner edge
Oil level low
Wet Test
Brake flexis showing age
Cover sills fitted
Engine noisy
Exhaust corroded in parts
Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking
Fuel level low
Partial failure to offside rear sidelight
Steering and suspension gaitors perishing and cracking
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage and cuts to treads
Strong Advise:Oil level below minimum (Adjusted)
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake flexis showing age
Cover sills fitted
Engine noisy
Exhaust corroded in parts
Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking
Fuel level low
Partial failure to offside rear sidelight
Steering and suspension gaitors perishing and cracking
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage and cuts to treads
Strong Advise:Oil level below minimum (Adjusted)
Strong Advise:Rear pads low and rear discs heavily lipped and corroded
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
areil damaged
engine oil low
exhaust corroded
fuel cap seal slighty cracking
noise from engine
offside wiper blade in poor condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
noise from engine
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
areil damaged
engine oil low
exhaust corroded
fuel cap seal slighty cracking
offside wiper blade in poor condition
Cover sills fitted
Exhaust corroded in parts and mountings aged
Front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded
Front inner brake pads wearing thin
Front number plate deteriorating
Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age and wear and surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front lower swivel dust cover perishing
Nearside rear tyre low inner and outer edges
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front lower swivel dust cover split
Oil level low
Service warning light on
Steering and suspension showing general age and wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to rear treads
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Cover sills fitted
Exhaust corroded in parts and mountings aged
Front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded
Front inner brake pads wearing thin
Front number plate deteriorating
Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age and wear and surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front lower swivel dust cover perishing
Nearside front tyre low inner and outer edges
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front lower swivel dust cover split
Offside rear tyre perishing badly
Oil level low
Service warning light on
Steering and suspension showing general age and wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
o/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
tyres differant makes
n/s/f tyre shoulder worn
rear no plate showing tarnish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside track rod end gaiter insecure
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside track rod end gaiter insecure
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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HK51 DDL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 HK51 DDL, 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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HK51 DDL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2001.
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