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DU51 BCZ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 BCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 134,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,630 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 104,857 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF TRAVEL

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,857 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF TRAVEL

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 86,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,644 miles

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 BCZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU51 BCZ registered?

DU51 BCZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DU51 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 BCZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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