2001 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · BO51 AEJ
2001 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 150,681 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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BO51 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 150,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BO51 AEJ 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 (BO51 AEJ) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BO51 AEJ Mileage History
- 06/12/2022147,337 mi
- 27/11/2023149,392 mi+2,055 mi
- 27/11/2023149,392 mi
- 26/11/2024150,680 mi+1,288 mi
- 05/12/2024150,681 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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