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BN51 UYS

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,931 miles

front pads half worn

Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,466 miles

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,215 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,818 miles

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,381 miles

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,046 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 55,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 48,133 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 48,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UYS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

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

Is BN51 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 UYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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