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GJ51 BCX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,696 mi
Last recorded154,696 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 154,696 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s steering rack end socket has slight play

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage on inside

Fail 11 Apr 2011 154,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s steering rack end socket has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and tread depth close to limmit on inner edge (Advise attention)

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage on inside

Pass 12 Apr 2010 140,735 miles

windscreen washers poor

Fail 12 Apr 2010 140,735 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 126,267 miles

stone chip/crack in passangers side of windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2008 110,044 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 109,713 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 100,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 100,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,565 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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GJ51 BCX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ51 BCX, 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 GJ51 BCX registered?

GJ51 BCX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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