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BK51 OJC

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,209 mi
Last recorded102,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,209 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn edges slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn edges slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,725 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,725 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,317 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight play nearside front track rod end.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,324 miles

nearside rear outer sidelamp inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,754 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 28,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,658 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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BK51 OJC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK51 OJC, 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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BK51 OJC is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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