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KC51 HXL

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,327 mi
Last recorded43,327 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 18,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,553 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 HXL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

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

Is KC51 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 HXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC51 HXL have outstanding finance?

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