MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Both front tyres low tread.
Gearbox oil leak.
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.
Play in front anti roll bar d bushes.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in front anti roll bar d bushes.
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
n/s/f wheel buckled
o/s/f disc corroded
rear discs corroded
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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