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BK51 OJP

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,756 mi
Last recorded145,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OJP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,713 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 139,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight inop

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen.

widespread surface corrosion on vehicle underside.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 12,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box joint is corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 112,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box joint is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rust on os/f and os/r sill only slight

Fail 27 Nov 2015 104,999 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rust on os/f and os/r sill only slight

Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,271 miles

widespread surface corosion on vehicle underside.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,036 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 85,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,367 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,888 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 67,888 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,611 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,817 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,817 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate backing coming adrift

n/s/f tyre low on 1.6mm

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,938 miles

Both front and rear number plate backing coming adrift

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,627 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 OJP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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