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MK51 EWP

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,792 mi
Last recorded137,792 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 137,792 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 137,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 129,748 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,837 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 117,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,847 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 110,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 101,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 101,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,218 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,603 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,453 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,046 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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MK51 EWP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK51 EWP, 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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MK51 EWP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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