MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,084 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine management & service lights on
osf indicator outer lens damage
rear brake discs surfaces corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine management & service lights on
osf indicator outer lens damage
rear brake discs surfaces corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front no plate delaminating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
front no plate delaminating
front no plate delaminating †corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places †some rear suspension bushes splitting
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ51 VBD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VBD, 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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What year was BJ51 VBD registered?
BJ51 VBD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2001.
Is BJ51 VBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ51 VBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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