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FB51 BHK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,953 mi
Last recorded115,953 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,010 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,826 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,204 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,666 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside headlight wiper not working

signs of offside front tyre fouling body

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,666 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside headlight wiper not working

signs of offside front tyre fouling body

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,097 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,644 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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FB51 BHK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB51 BHK, 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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FB51 BHK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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