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BK51 OGR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,913 mi
Last recorded115,913 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 115,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper light N/W

Fail 15 Aug 2022 115,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper light N/W

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,939 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and bottom cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper marker light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,791 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,553 miles

engine management light on in dash

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,883 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 84,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs worn / lipped

ns front to back brake pipe cleaned and undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs worn / lipped

Fail 11 Aug 2010 65,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,045 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Oct 2007 51,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,271 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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BK51 OGR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 OGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK51 OGR registered?

BK51 OGR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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