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E4 BSH

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,383 mi
Last recorded107,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 BSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 107,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 68,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 55,797 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 55,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 51,668 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 51,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 46,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 44,387 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 44,384 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 39,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,640 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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E4 BSH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E4 BSH, 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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E4 BSH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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