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KE51 VRK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,730 mi
Last recorded188,730 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 188,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack n/s (8.3.1d)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear faded (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 188,720 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads below limit (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking rear (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking rear pipe leaking left hand side (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working o/s light not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken rear o/s broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides low (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack n/s (8.3.1d)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear faded (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,875 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 164,650 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 164,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 149,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 136,118 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 136,118 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,177 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 84,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 63,386 miles

rear disc corroded

Fail 7 May 2007 63,386 miles

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

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

rear disc corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning

nearside rear wheel nstiff to turn by hand

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,461 miles

front brake pads look low

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2005 47,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads look low

under tray fitted

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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KE51 VRK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

KE51 VRK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is KE51 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 VRK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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