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BJ51 WGP

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,629 mi
Last recorded136,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,629 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

battery held in place with cable ties

Fail 10 Nov 2020 136,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

battery held in place with cable ties

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,619 miles

Advise whole of underneath has been wax oiled

Nearside Rear Caliper slightly seized

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 118,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2018 118,743 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,818 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 111,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,487 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,604 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 87,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,302 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 71,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 63,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 53,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WGP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

BJ51 WGP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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