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BF51 ZPD

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear, rust (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel line/system, corrosion

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear, rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlight adjuster not tested

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel line/system, corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 102,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,504 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,785 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing at present

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers smeary

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,785 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing at present

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers smeary

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

knock from n/s/f No play found

low fuel light on

oil level low

Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

knock from n/s/f No play found

low fuel light on

oil level low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,925 miles

near side rear upper suspension arm inner bush shows deterioration/play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side rear suspension arm inner bush shows deterioration/play.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,925 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inoperative lamp warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear upper suspension arm inner bush shows deterioration/play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side rear suspension arm inner bush shows deterioration/play.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,615 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear no.plates damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 56,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 53,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

two front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZPD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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