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BK51 VUW

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,388 mi
Last recorded146,388 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,388 miles

Oil leak

nearside front top suspension bearing sticking

offside front bumper light not working

washer light on dash

Fail 19 Dec 2013 146,388 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

nearside front top suspension bearing sticking

offside front bumper light not working

washer light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2012 139,526 miles

nearside front top suspension bearing sticking

offside front bumper light not working

washer warning light on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2012 139,525 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake disc rusty

nearside front top suspension bearing sticking

offside front bumper light not working

washer warning light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2011 126,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 120,022 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 120,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 101,202 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 101,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,747 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 77,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine tray hanging down

Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,054 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine tray hanging down

Pass 29 Sep 2005 56,391 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BK51 VUW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK51 VUW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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