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BK51 OGV

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,832 mi
Last recorded122,832 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,832 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 112,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,581 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,293 miles

nsr tyre on limit

o/s outer cv gaiter becoming insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 76,403 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 76,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK51 OGV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BK51 OGV, 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 BK51 OGV registered?

BK51 OGV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 OGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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