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BJ51 GLZ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,545 mi
Last recorded145,545 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 145,545 miles

Steering column switches slightly loose

Pass 1 May 2019 142,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened fouling exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 142,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened fouling exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,017 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 138,526 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 138,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Towbar component insecure electric socket (6.6.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 136,316 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Fail 17 May 2016 136,316 miles

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2015 134,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 May 2015 134,632 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake pipe insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 131,930 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 131,929 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 125,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,451 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,446 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,822 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,649 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes greased

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,785 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 77,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,039 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 54,653 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 54,653 miles

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

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

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 GLZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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