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BL51 JKZ

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2012 127,063 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear brake disc showing wear.

front spot lamps not working.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 127,063 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake disc showing wear.

front spot lamps not working.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 116,114 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 13 Jul 2011 116,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,727 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 100,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 87,852 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre otter wall starting to crack

Fail 12 May 2009 87,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre otter wall starting to crack

Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,733 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,733 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 54,698 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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BL51 JKZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL51 JKZ, 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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BL51 JKZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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