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CK51 BGE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,197 mi
Last recorded179,197 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 BGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 179,197 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 179,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 176,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 176,180 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 167,917 miles

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

silght damage to o/s/r lamp and side light out

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 6 Nov 2013 167,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

silght damage to o/s/r lamp and side light out

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 13 Nov 2012 157,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r lamp damage

o/s/r wing damage

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

engine management light staying on

nearrside front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear accident damage

offside rear light lense damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 144,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

engine management light staying on

nearrside front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear accident damage

offside rear light lense damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 128,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light staying on

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Nov 2010 128,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light staying on

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light staying on

front number plate discoloured

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate faded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fromt number plate fading

outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2006 68,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2005 54,326 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 54,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

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 BGE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BGE, 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 BGE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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