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BT51 NVU

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,875 mi
Last recorded166,875 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 166,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Front indicators flashing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake bind

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre Valve split but not leaking. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak near back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 165,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 163,506 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 163,506 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 162,227 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 162,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 160,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 157,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 150,091 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s front bumper cover loose

slight binding n/s front brake

Pass 26 Feb 2009 138,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 128,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 116,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 104,992 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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BT51 NVU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT51 NVU, 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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BT51 NVU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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