MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet release modifiad
n/s/rear tyres as fat spot
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
bonnet release modifiad
n/s/rear tyres as fat spot
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 ELO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc 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 BD51 ELO, 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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What year was BD51 ELO registered?
BD51 ELO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2001.
Is BD51 ELO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD51 ELO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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