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KC51 CZN

2001 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,387 mi
Last recorded170,387 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 CZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 170,387 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 170,387 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 168,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 168,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 162,388 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 162,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 158,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 152,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 148,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 140,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 140,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 136,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 130,934 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 118,006 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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KC51 CZN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC51 CZN, 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 KC51 CZN registered?

KC51 CZN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is KC51 CZN safe to buy?

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