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KE51 VSV

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut bearing is slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 91,433 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 15 May 2017 91,420 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2016 86,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 79,152 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Stabiliser link bar rubber bushes are deteriorated but are not resulting in excessive movement.

Advise slight play/movement in N/S/R and O/S/R Anti-roll-bar link d bushes.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 79,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Stabiliser link bar rubber bushes are deteriorated but are not resulting in excessive movement.

Advise slight play/movement in N/S/R and O/S/R Anti-roll-bar link d bushes.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 67,024 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 61,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 23 May 2012 61,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,873 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 47,418 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 33,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,837 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 VSV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

KE51 VSV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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