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K6 XHN

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,453 mi
Last recorded179,453 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 XHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 179,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 177,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 177,307 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 163,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 153,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 142,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 139,144 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 136,052 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 136,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 134,507 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 134,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,566 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 117,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack boot damp

Pass 13 Sep 2010 103,150 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,380 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 87,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,733 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 54,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 54,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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 XHN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

K6 XHN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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