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MT51 NXF

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,079 mi
Last recorded131,079 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 131,079 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 131,075 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 119,290 miles

inner face of rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside inner tie rod

Pass 21 May 2010 109,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 14 May 2009 105,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2009 105,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen wipers split

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 97,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack detected at road wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 85,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 80,881 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 80,881 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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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MT51 NXF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MT51 NXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT51 NXF registered?

MT51 NXF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is MT51 NXF safe to buy?

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