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KC51 XPJ

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,774 mi
Last recorded213,774 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 213,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 213,774 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 194,289 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 170,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 119,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,428 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,056 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 XPJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol 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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

KC51 XPJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is KC51 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 XPJ 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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