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KE51 BWN

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 120,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake disc's slightly worn and pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 120,671 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake disc's slightly worn and pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,273 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroaded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,758 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 108,273 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Airbag light on

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroaded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,990 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads on limit

plastic side sills fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2009 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

exhaust corroded

front pads on limit

plastic side sills fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,310 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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KE51 BWN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE51 BWN, 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 KE51 BWN registered?

KE51 BWN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 BWN safe to buy?

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