MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
windscreen washers poor
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
stone chip/crack in passangers side of windscreen
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GJ51 BCX safe to buy?
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