MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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)
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Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Sill covers fitted
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
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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
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
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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