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BL51 HBU

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,151 mi
Last recorded132,151 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 HBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,580 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 90,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,825 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,133 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,575 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,152 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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BL51 HBU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL51 HBU, 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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What year was BL51 HBU registered?

BL51 HBU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BL51 HBU safe to buy?

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