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KE51 VTA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 124,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake disc backing plates corroded offside rear holed

sill kit fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2018 124,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake disc backing plates corroded offside rear holed

rear exhaust box rubber split

sill kit fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 108,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,152 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,152 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,824 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Slight leak from O/S outer track rod ball joint gaiter leaking grease

rear lower tie rod bushes seperating

Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,824 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Slight leak from O/S outer track rod ball joint gaiter leaking grease

rear lower tie rod bushes seperating

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,798 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2012 84,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,364 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking and 3mm

offside rear and nearside front side marker lights not working

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,298 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 64,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,812 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,783 miles

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

O/S headslamp wiper is stuck vertically. Oily around turbocharger. Both rear tyres are wearing faster on their edges and are starting to feather. Front brake discs are very worn.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S headslamp wiper is stuck vertically. Oily around turbocharger. Both rear tyres are wearing faster on their edges and are starting to feather. Front brake discs are very worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,995 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 34,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,933 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 VTA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VTA, 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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KE51 VTA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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