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ST51 BFE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 BFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 133,692 miles

centre silencer baffles loose

exhaust system corroded,not blowing

n/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking

n/s front anti-roll bar link bushs splitting

n/s front indi lens broken

rear anti-roll bar link bushs splitting

rear brake discs corroded

sump has damage and corroded,not leaking

vehicle underside corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,457 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushs splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2014 133,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear anti-roll bar bushs splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2013 133,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 133,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,411 miles

front exhaust heat shields poor

rear anti-roll bar bushs splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2010 131,776 miles

nearside c.v gaiter damp

Pass 7 May 2009 130,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 129,042 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside front indicator lense broken and reflector lense

Pass 10 May 2007 127,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 124,959 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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ST51 BFE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST51 BFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST51 BFE registered?

ST51 BFE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is ST51 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 BFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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