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BJ51 ZZT

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,681 mi
Last recorded50,681 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear suspension upper and lower arms bushes deteriorated

offside rear suspension upper and lower arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,000 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,244 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,602 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 43,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,998 miles

o/s and n/s/r outer side lights not working.

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 39,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s and n/s/r outer side lights not working.

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 36,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f side marker not working replaced bulb now o.k.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f side marker not working replaced bulb now o.k.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,354 miles

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 ZZT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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