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DV51 BZS

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,448 mi
Last recorded70,448 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 BZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,448 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

front pads low

fuel pipes corroded

rear shockers weak

Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,944 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 52,944 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section back req replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,640 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 45,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,217 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 18,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,619 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,125 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DV51 BZS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV51 BZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV51 BZS registered?

DV51 BZS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DV51 BZS safe to buy?

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