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HK51 DDL

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,633 mi
Last recorded129,633 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 DDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 129,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 118,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 109,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,673 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,554 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,546 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,295 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 75,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,317 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2008 64,317 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,757 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,646 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 42,646 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 31,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 31,959 miles

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?

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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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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