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DU51 BBN

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 BBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,995 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 86,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp wiper blades split

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,509 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,494 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,762 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,999 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 22,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,816 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 18,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DU51 BBN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU51 BBN, 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 DU51 BBN registered?

DU51 BBN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is DU51 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 BBN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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