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MT51 NXP

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,263 mi
Last recorded111,263 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,213 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged Badly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre req puncture repair

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre req puncture repair

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,366 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 91,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,764 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,246 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,996 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,863 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 67,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,941 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 NXP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MT51 NXP, 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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MT51 NXP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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