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GK51 UWM

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,122 miles

2 front tyres inner edges slightly worn

oil leaking from engine

Fail 31 Oct 2011 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

2 front tyres inner edges slightly worn

oil leaking from engine

Pass 7 May 2010 89,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,595 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,595 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 66,788 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,303 miles

brake pipe ferrels corroded.

o/s/r side light out.

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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GK51 UWM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK51 UWM, 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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What year was GK51 UWM registered?

GK51 UWM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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