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BL51 JLV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,522 mi
Last recorded108,522 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,147 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,890 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,843 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 78,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,025 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f reflector inop

oil leak rear of engine

splits in o/s and n/s rear top suspension bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,287 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2007 40,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall but not showing cords.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 33,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre hass cut in outer wall but not showing cords.

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 JLV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

BL51 JLV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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