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CK51 BFY

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,711 mi
Last recorded215,711 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 BFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 215,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 215,711 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 207,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 207,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 202,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 198,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o,s,r 2-3ml

Fail 21 Oct 2014 198,000 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o,s,r 2-3ml

Fail 31 Oct 2013 193,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 193,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 177,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,347 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 162,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 120,341 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar lower joint rubber split

Fail 9 Oct 2008 120,341 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front anti roll bar lower joint rubber split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,147 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2007 105,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 90,491 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 90,491 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,115 miles

slight mist of water in offside front indicatoer lens unit

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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CK51 BFY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 CK51 BFY, 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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CK51 BFY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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