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BN51 UYH

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,889 mi
Last recorded141,889 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 141,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 114,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,562 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 87,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,979 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 59,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r in er side light out

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 UYH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYH, 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

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What year was BN51 UYH registered?

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

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