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BF51 HKO

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,487 mi
Last recorded136,487 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 HKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,487 miles

battery damp with electrolite

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f top mount tight

o/s/r brake caliper gaitor split

rear brake discs poor condition

rear shocks heavily corroded

rear tyres worn on insides

Fail 24 Oct 2016 136,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on insides

battery damp with electrolite

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f top mount tight

o/s/r brake caliper gaitor split

rear brake discs poor condition

rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough mount bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2015 129,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough mount bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front marker light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2014 125,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front marker light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 109,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 106,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,087 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 102,083 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,460 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 93,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 76,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 76,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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BF51 HKO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF51 HKO, 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 BF51 HKO registered?

BF51 HKO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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