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KC51 HXA

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 HXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre inside wall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,500 miles

n/s rear tyre inside wall slightly damaged

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,340 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 24,134 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 HXA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HXA, 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

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What year was KC51 HXA registered?

KC51 HXA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KC51 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 HXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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