MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
front number plate is slightly cracked.
nearside headlamp lens broken but aim is correct.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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