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KEN 886

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,624 mi
Last recorded34,624 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 886
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 28,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,335 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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KEN 886 is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEN 886, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEN 886 registered?

KEN 886 is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is KEN 886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEN 886 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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