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BN51 YJV

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,757 mi
Last recorded112,757 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front side marker lamp damaged and holed

all four tyres have slight cracking of side walls

exhaust flange corroded rear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,022 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,022 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,295 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 81,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,832 miles

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,600 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,896 miles

nearside rear tyre wall is damaged slightly

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,866 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,596 miles

near side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

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 YJV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJV, 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.

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What year was BN51 YJV registered?

BN51 YJV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 YJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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