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BJ51 GSY

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,605 mi
Last recorded200,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 200,605 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 200,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 178,463 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 178,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 152,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 146,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 146,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 139,306 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 139,306 miles

front brake discs inner surface corroded

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 134,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 134,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 128,007 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 GSY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 GSY registered?

BJ51 GSY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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