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SW51AKG
2001 VOLVO S40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration SW51AKG
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
11
Passes
10
Failures
52.38%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,716 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs worn
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
17 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- front discs worn
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,846 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs worn
- front discs worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear discs worn
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,643 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 15 Jun 20267 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
11 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,061 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 15 Jun 202620 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,340 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 15 Jun 202620 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,635 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 15 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,681 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2011 15 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 84,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,383 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010 15 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,638 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009 15 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
6 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,415 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 15 Jun 20265 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 52,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,905 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2007 15 Jun 202618 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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SW51AKG was registered on 2001-10-31
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