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KC51 XPH

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 XPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,146 miles

exhaust centre box noisy

front tyres worn low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,322 miles

nsf inner driveshaft gaiter slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2012 64,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,752 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake inbalance

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,888 miles

excessive travel park brake

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 XPH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPH, 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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KC51 XPH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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