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BD51 DSV

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,466 mi
Last recorded136,466 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2005 136,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 136,466 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 135,399 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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BD51 DSV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 DSV, 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 BD51 DSV registered?

BD51 DSV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BD51 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 DSV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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