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KE51 BWO

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 BWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,112 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,780 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 47,866 miles

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

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 BWO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE51 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

KE51 BWO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is KE51 BWO safe to buy?

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