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GKZ 6293

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,510 mi
Last recorded150,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 6293
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at/ from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm side stay rod outer bushes worn but not leading to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery positive terminal & leads Very hot

both front suspension strut top mounts weak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both brake discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 1x501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at/ from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm side stay rod outer bushes worn but not leading to excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery positive terminal & leads Very hot

both front suspension strut top mounts weak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,003 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 147,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 144,422 miles

front brakes worn

front strut top mounts getting weak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes worn

Fail 5 Jul 2017 144,422 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes worn

front strut top mounts getting weak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,819 miles

front brake pads getting low

service light on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 140,819 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s rear (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads getting low

service light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 138,030 miles

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

both rear tyes worn inner edges and close to limit

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2015 138,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyes worn inner edges and close to limit

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2014 128,109 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 112,366 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 90,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,603 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 6293 is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 6293, 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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GKZ 6293 is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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