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BF51 ZND

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,784 mi
Last recorded133,784 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 133,784 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,784 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlights can only be adjusted inside vehicle.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 121,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlights can only be adjusted inside vehicle.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread is cracking

o/s/r metal petrol tank strap is corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 11 Apr 2012 114,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread is cracking

o/s/r metal petrol tank strap is corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 3 May 2011 107,567 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 107,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,146 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,743 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,855 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 ZND is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 ZND registered?

BF51 ZND is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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