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BJ51 CVM

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 107,107 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel high

Fail 14 Dec 2010 107,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel high

Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 188,079 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 176,781 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 176,781 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 168,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 141,827 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 CVM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

BJ51 CVM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BJ51 CVM safe to buy?

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