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HN51 BWE

2001 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,398 mi
Last recorded113,398 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine management warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2020 110,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2020 110,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,931 miles

centre silencer box heavily corroded [outer skin] but no gas leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2018 103,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

centre silencer box heavily corroded [outer skin] but no gas leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,316 miles

centre silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

the engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 27 May 2016 102,392 miles

centre silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 26 May 2015 101,168 miles

centre silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,502 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,984 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,001 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 65,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,440 miles

n/s/f tyre depth low at 2.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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HN51 BWE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HN51 BWE, 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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HN51 BWE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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