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A9 KUL

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,569 mi
Last recorded183,569 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 183,569 miles

Both rear shocks weak

Drivers side wiper linkage mechanism worn but wipers operating

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

General underbody corrosion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 167,207 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Brake pipes coated in grease

General Underbody corrosion

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 155,546 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ON

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 155,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP IS ON

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 151,812 miles

Airbag light on

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 142,885 miles

bonnet catch damaged

brake pipe corroded front to rear

Fail 1 Nov 2010 142,853 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f sidelight weak

bonnet catch damaged

brake pipe corroded front to rear

Pass 17 Dec 2008 124,860 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 112,891 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,380 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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A9 KUL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 KUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 KUL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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