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BO51 JZL

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,053 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,986 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,986 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,657 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,034 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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BO51 JZL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO51 JZL, 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 BO51 JZL registered?

BO51 JZL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BO51 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 JZL 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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