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BF51 HUA

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 HUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,272 miles

Center rear seat belt missing

Judder from offside rear brake

Nearside front upper suspension bearing in poor condition

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Sep 2013 113,272 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Center rear seat belt missing

Judder from offside rear brake

Nearside front upper suspension bearing in poor condition

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,638 miles

Nearside front upper suspension support bearing feels rough with veicle raised

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Rear brake pads worn low and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 105,638 miles

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

Nearside front upper suspension support bearing feels rough with veicle raised

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Rear brake pads worn low and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,187 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,187 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,853 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 57,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 57,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 43,220 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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BF51 HUA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

BF51 HUA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BF51 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 HUA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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