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KE51 VRC

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 121,408 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2015 121,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,594 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,959 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 98,463 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,486 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

nearside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

nearside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,568 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,607 miles

os rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,251 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 VRC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

KE51 VRC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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