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BK51 OLO

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,223 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,185 miles

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

rear reg plate discoloured

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 OLO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OLO, 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 OLO registered?

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

Is BK51 OLO safe to buy?

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