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GK51 XBP

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 148,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 140,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 132,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 122,756 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 122,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 120,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 109,481 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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GK51 XBP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK51 XBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 XBP registered?

GK51 XBP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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