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BO51 JZN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,114 mi
Last recorded159,114 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 159,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 154,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise both front tyres worn edges and close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2006 144,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 136,939 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 136,939 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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BO51 JZN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BO51 JZN, 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 BO51 JZN registered?

BO51 JZN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BO51 JZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 JZN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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