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BN51 UYF

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 138,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 136,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,301 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 119,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 110,073 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 110,073 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bar loose under vehicle.

Both front tyres low tread.

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,868 miles

Play in front anti roll bar d bushes.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 102,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in front anti roll bar d bushes.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 95,919 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f disc corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,919 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f disc corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,155 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 51,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 51,512 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UYF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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