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K6 BRJ

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,833 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 92,833 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,229 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 91,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,940 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,186 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,451 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 15 Sep 2010 60,571 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 28 Aug 2009 54,870 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,901 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,901 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,519 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,073 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 41,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,178 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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K6 BRJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K6 BRJ, 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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What year was K6 BRJ registered?

K6 BRJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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