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GK51 XCB

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,836 mi
Last recorded123,836 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XCB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cracks in tread can not see cords

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread is out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,801 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 36,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,014 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate damaged.

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 XCB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XCB, 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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GK51 XCB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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