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BN51 XTR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,366 mi
Last recorded122,366 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 106,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,158 miles

(5) Front tyres worn close to limit.

(6) Rear brakes binding on slightly.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,893 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BN51 XTR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN51 XTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 XTR registered?

BN51 XTR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BN51 XTR safe to buy?

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