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KE51 VSP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 146,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring rusted

Rear both brake pips rusted

Rear coil springs slightly rusted

Rear suspension bushes slightly rusted

Pass 19 May 2015 141,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 136,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mid silencer heavily corroded,also some corrosion throughout system

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

some corrosion in fueltank supporting straps

Pass 1 May 2013 133,840 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 133,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 123,384 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,384 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,178 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 92,109 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,830 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,819 miles

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

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

Offside front brake pads near limits!!

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,819 miles

Offside front brake pads near limits!!

Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,195 miles

engine management light on

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight deterioration in brake pipe crosspipe

slight play in both front seat back rests

Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,217 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 56,215 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VSP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

KE51 VSP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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