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BN51 UXU

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,432 mi
Last recorded132,432 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 130,597 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,834 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 114,827 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,110 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,313 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,892 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 83,261 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,869 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,567 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 68,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 61,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 54,870 miles

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

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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BN51 UXU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN51 UXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 UXU?

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What year was BN51 UXU registered?

BN51 UXU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 UXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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