2001 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · BD51 DTK
2001 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 157,884 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BD51 DTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 157,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD51 DTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V40 (BD51 DTK) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt g”; “Offside Front Brake disc contaminated disc back plate adrift (1.1.14 (b))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
BD51 DTK Mileage History
- 12/06/2023140,220 mi
- 10/06/2024149,405 mi+9,185 mi
- 10/06/2024149,405 mi
- 19/06/2025157,884 mi+8,479 mi
- 19/06/2025157,884 mi
Average of roughly 8,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BD51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BD51DTK.
MAZDA
MAZDA 2 HYBRID HOMURA + CVT
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
TOYOTA
RAV4
CITROEN
RELAY
CITROEN
SAXO
CITROEN
XSARA
JAGUAR
XJ
KIA
PICANTO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
BORA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLVO V40 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.