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RO51 BOF

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,227 mi
Last recorded141,227 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 BOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,227 miles

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)

Rear metal brake lines slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 141,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear metal brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,528 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished, mishappend & wearing low

Offside front headilght unit slightly damaged

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Rear nuber plate starting to deteriorate

Slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,528 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished, mishappend & wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front headilght unit slightly damaged

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Rear nuber plate starting to deteriorate

Slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,814 miles

front discs and pads worn

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,435 miles

Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 115,435 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 110,385 miles

Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

Both rear suspension arm link bushes deteriorated.

Chip in o/s headlamp.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

minor chips in front windscreen.

o/s rear inner side light dim.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,385 miles

Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

Both rear suspension arm link bushes deteriorated.

Chip in o/s headlamp.

Oil leak

minor chips in front windscreen.

o/s rear inner side light dim.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,150 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 105,150 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in o/s rear tyre minor cuts in n/s rear tread.

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

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 99,949 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,949 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,807 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 92,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,480 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 79,480 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,605 miles

some wear to front tyres †offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 49,074 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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RO51 BOF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO51 BOF, 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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RO51 BOF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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