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BP51 UCX

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 154,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 151,830 miles

front windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2014 151,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 147,827 miles

both front reflectors fitted in front bumper damaged

front windscreen damaged slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2013 147,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front reflectors fitted in front bumper damaged

front windscreen damaged slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 140,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some corrossion in center exhaust silencer

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,169 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,169 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 128,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,893 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 115,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,163 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 105,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,988 miles

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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BP51 UCX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP51 UCX, 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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BP51 UCX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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