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GKZ 5694

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,192 mi
Last recorded191,192 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 5694
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 191,192 miles

park brake 17% ,,, o/s low

Fail 2 Mar 2017 191,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

park brake 17% ,,, o/s low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 185,772 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

park brake 17%

rear plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2016 185,767 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 180,251 miles

rear tyres and n/s/f tyres worn ...poor

Fail 23 Feb 2015 180,251 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres and n/s/f tyres worn ...poor

Pass 20 Feb 2014 167,816 miles

front brakes fluctuating

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Feb 2014 167,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes fluctuating

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2013 157,672 miles

25% front brake imbalance

clutch / gearbox noise

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre near limit

park brake 19% (o/s low)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 157,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

clutch / gearbox noise

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 22 Feb 2012 143,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 143,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,003 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate poor

near side rear outer side light not working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,497 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate faded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,903 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,757 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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GKZ 5694 is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKZ 5694, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKZ 5694 registered?

GKZ 5694 is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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