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LC51 BPK

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,153 mi
Last recorded162,153 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 162,153 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 161,207 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 150,294 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 149,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 141,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 141,156 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,828 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,818 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,336 miles

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,633 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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LC51 BPK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC51 BPK, 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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LC51 BPK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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