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BJ51 CVU

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,592 mi
Last recorded177,592 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 177,592 miles

Bonnet release cable hanging over accelerator pedal

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 177,591 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release cable hanging over accelerator pedal

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 170,832 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 170,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure Rack side (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 161,235 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 161,202 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 152,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 142,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 129,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,132 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,236 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 104,234 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 102,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 102,604 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 98,693 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,519 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 95,519 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BJ51 CVU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CVU, 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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BJ51 CVU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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