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HW51 FBX

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,584 mi
Last recorded99,584 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,584 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,288 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 95,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,272 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,272 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,595 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on , vehicle only just met emissions limit

rear fog lamp dim

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front Tyres wearing edges

Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front Tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,003 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,710 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,710 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 13 Sep 2011 447,775 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 13,027 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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HW51 FBX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HW51 FBX, 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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HW51 FBX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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