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BF51 HHP

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 HHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 61,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 48,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position light out

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on non repairable area ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both starting to corode (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine undertrays fitted

minor stone chips across scrren

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,213 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,039 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,507 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Noise from front of engine possibly AC compressor

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,570 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,176 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,319 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,797 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 26,797 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 19,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF51 HHP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF51 HHP, 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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BF51 HHP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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