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SW51 BJO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,163 miles

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

rear back plates corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear back plates corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,484 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,963 miles

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

slight tear near side front wiper blade

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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SW51 BJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW51 BJO, 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 SW51 BJO registered?

SW51 BJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SW51 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 BJO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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