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SM51 BLF

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 BLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,039 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Rear outer are out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded , all components , floor ,sills , inner wheel arches, ect

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,188 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,245 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,419 miles

underside corroded and all components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,157 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,445 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 45,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,327 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,905 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,156 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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SM51 BLF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SM51 BLF, 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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SM51 BLF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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