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BN51 YJB

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,366 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades split (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively thin and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,503 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,980 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,045 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs worn. & front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,680 miles

Oil leak

engine management illumination light on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,290 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,660 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 YJB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJB, 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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What year was BN51 YJB registered?

BN51 YJB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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