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LD51 NKG

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

194,511 mi
Last recorded194,511 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 NKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 194,511 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside top mounting bush on limit

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails and outer sills

damage to screen behind upper mirror on limit

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear brake slightly binding

rear tie rod arm bushes worn on limit

Fail 19 Aug 2022 194,511 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside top mounting bush on limit

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails and outer sills

damage to screen behind upper mirror on limit

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear brake slightly binding

rear tie rod arm bushes worn on limit

Pass 13 Aug 2021 176,314 miles

corrosion to offside rear floor/chassis rail

damage to windscreen on nearside but not effecting view

offside front brake hose slightly chaffed and poorly secured

Fail 6 Aug 2021 175,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear on nearside by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear on offside by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside rear floor/chassis rail

damage to windscreen on nearside but not effecting view

offside front brake hose slightly chaffed and poorly secured

Pass 17 Aug 2020 156,856 miles

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 156,775 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to screen

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 6 Aug 2019 138,117 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip to screen

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,490 miles

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

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

Nearside number plate light not working

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

Offside Front cable tie fitted holding hose rubbering on casing

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2018 118,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside number plate light not working

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

Offside Front cable tie fitted holding hose rubbering on casing

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,425 miles

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

Offside Rear 205.50.16 tyre is really out of shape.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear 205.50.16 tyre is really out of shape.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,609 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,708 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,660 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,984 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,010 miles

front number plate is slightly cracked.

nearside headlamp lens broken but aim is correct.

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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LD51 NKG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LD51 NKG, 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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LD51 NKG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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