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BJ51 UAN

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,029 mi
Last recorded170,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 170,029 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 169,994 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 161,913 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 161,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 152,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 152,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 143,388 miles

Both front sidelights slightly dim

Nearside rear outer sidelight not working

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

Offside front tyre leaking on inner bead rim where balance weight located

Pass 3 Jan 2008 132,058 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,652 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 108,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 96,071 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UAN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

BJ51 UAN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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