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BT51 JHX

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 JHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 124,876 miles

Sill skirts fitted slight corroion comming from behind covers

Underside has general age related corroion

Fail 16 Dec 2020 124,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sill skirts fitted slight corroion comming from behind covers

Underside has general age related corroion

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,153 miles

Exhaust system corroded at joint

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded at joint

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,390 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 122,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,638 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 118,173 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 111,079 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,475 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 102,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,788 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 97,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,827 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 71,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,851 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,772 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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BT51 JHX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT51 JHX, 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 BT51 JHX registered?

BT51 JHX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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