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BF51 ZPG

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,784 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 108,784 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 100,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,068 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,739 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 75,739 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,727 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 ZPG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG registered?

BF51 ZPG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BF51 ZPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZPG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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