CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ51 KUU

2001 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,526 mi
Last recorded64,526 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,526 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s tyres have cracking in side walls and tread also n/s rear tyre is low on tread

both o/s tyres have cracking in tread and side walls also low tread

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,125 miles

n/s/r lower (dog bone) tie bar has a worn bush

n/s/r upper (dog bone) tie bar has a worn bush

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r upper (dog bone) tie bar has a worn bush

Fail 11 Feb 2011 55,518 miles

4x tyres have slight cracking on tred and inner walls

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,518 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

4x tyres have slight cracking on tred and inner walls

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,335 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding and disc slightly corroded

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ51 KUU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUU, 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

How do I check the history of BJ51 KUU?

You can check the full history of BJ51 KUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ51 KUU registered?

BJ51 KUU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is BJ51 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 KUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ51 KUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ51 KUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.