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GY51 KCJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 128,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 120,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 114,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FIXING CLIP MISSING BUT SECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 114,360 miles

Rear Outer Direction indicator not working ON THE OUTER LAMP UNITS BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES ON THE OUTER LAMPS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SIDES ACROSS THE TREAD AREA WORN LOW AND RUBBER PEALING AWAY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FIXING CLIP MISSING BUT SECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 110,967 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 110,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 109,011 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 108,374 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,687 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,313 miles

exhaust corroded

nsr brake noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,290 miles

exhaust coroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,997 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,305 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,262 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)

rattle from centre box

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,632 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 49,583 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GY51 KCJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY51 KCJ, 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 GY51 KCJ registered?

GY51 KCJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 KCJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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