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BK51 OHE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,888 mi
Last recorded153,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 153,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 150,126 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 143,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,417 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 124,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 115,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,529 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,418 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn & edges lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,005 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 72,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 40,278 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
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BK51 OHE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

BK51 OHE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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