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KC51 CZU

2001 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,211 mi
Last recorded146,211 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 CZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 146,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 132,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 126,074 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 115,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 94,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 88,456 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s inner tail light inoperative

water damage to front and rear no plates

wear to front brake discs

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 CZU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KC51 CZU?

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What year was KC51 CZU registered?

KC51 CZU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is KC51 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 CZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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