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KE51 BYR

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 BYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,991 miles

nail/screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 65,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front running light inop

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,530 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SPRING BROKEN

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE REAR SPRING BROKEN

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 36,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 32,085 miles

Advise S.R.S. system warning lamp permantley on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,085 miles

Advise S.R.S. system warning lamp permantley on

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,741 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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KE51 BYR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE51 BYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE51 BYR registered?

KE51 BYR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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