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BK51 OHV

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 108,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,070 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,154 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2009 82,537 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,197 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,784 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,057 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

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 OHV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

BK51 OHV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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