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CK51 BFU

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

236,888 mi
Last recorded236,888 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 BFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 236,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2012 236,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2011 216,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 216,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 197,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 186,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 186,810 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 164,793 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 141,809 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 141,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 118,786 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 118,786 miles

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

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

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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CK51 BFU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CK51 BFU, 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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CK51 BFU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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