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BJ51 UAB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 102,857 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction small crack (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 18 Jul 2019 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,259 miles

Offside headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,439 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,425 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,416 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,078 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,302 miles

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 UAB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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