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BD51 KTJ

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,686 mi
Last recorded148,686 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 KTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 148,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 141,063 miles

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 141,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 133,383 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,625 miles

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 125,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear outter side lamps not working

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,077 miles

engine man light on.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 117,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine man light on.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 108,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 108,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,397 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,519 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 87,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre tread cuts..

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 82,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,739 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,698 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,960 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 65,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,282 miles

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 KTJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD51 KTJ, 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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BD51 KTJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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