MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meet limit (4.1.E.1)
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 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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BT51 NVU registered?
BT51 NVU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2001.
Is BT51 NVU safe to buy?
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