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SW51 BKE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 117,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 May 2013 105,416 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,368 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,208 miles

both rear brake discs worn and scored

Fail 9 Jun 2010 63,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,680 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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SW51 BKE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red 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 BKE, 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 SW51 BKE registered?

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

Is SW51 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 BKE 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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