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BK51 OKH

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,914 mi
Last recorded73,914 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2017 73,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 72,076 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 65,635 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,635 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,436 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,992 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 OKH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

BK51 OKH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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