MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury TAIL GATE STRUTS (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wipers slight smear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear caliper return spring missing
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear brake caliper return spring missing
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear brake caliper return spring missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear fog light not working
n/s/r tyre scrubbing outer edge
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r and o/s/r-upper and lower suspension links-bushs perished/slight play
Nearside Rear Lower 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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KC51 HWN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KC51 HWN, 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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KC51 HWN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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