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BJ51 CVF

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,343 mi
Last recorded166,343 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 166,343 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 166,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2014 164,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 158,997 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 158,995 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 158,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 146,038 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 146,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 135,147 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front sidemarker incomplete and not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cut deep enough to reach ply or cords less then 25mm

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2009 126,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 126,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 104,655 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 104,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 94,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 84,059 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BJ51 CVF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 CVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 CVF registered?

BJ51 CVF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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