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BN51 EXK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 EXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 122,473 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 122,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,811 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 119,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,187 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,153 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on 2mmand yhe rest are on 3mm

Fail 22 Sep 2006 46,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and the rest are on 3mm

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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BN51 EXK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN51 EXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 EXK?

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What year was BN51 EXK registered?

BN51 EXK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 EXK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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