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BJ51 ZZR

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,040 mi
Last recorded150,040 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 150,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 143,975 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 128,243 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear chassis floor corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 128,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads worn to limit and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear chassis floor corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,225 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,670 miles

Front discs and pads wearing low

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 113,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs and pads wearing low. Rear brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 96,491 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 96,491 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,566 miles

both front tyre treads have uneven wear and just above legal limit

Fail 19 Apr 2007 82,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre treads have uneven wear and just above legal limit

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 ZZR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel 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 ZZR, 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 ZZR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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