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BJ51 KUX

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall perished

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe covered with waxoil (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,768 miles

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

both o/s tyres have little if no tread on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2015 106,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both o/s tyres have little if no tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,264 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,388 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,388 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,214 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 23,334 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 KUX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KUX, 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.

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BJ51 KUX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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