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BJ51 CUY

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front n/s ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,838 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,221 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,863 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 41,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 33,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,054 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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BJ51 CUY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ51 CUY, 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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BJ51 CUY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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