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KF51 LYY

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 LYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,107 miles

exhaust pipe at rear connection corroded

o/s/r outer brake disc rusty on outer face

oil leak on gearbox drive shaft seal at n/s

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,750 miles

exhaust system corroded at fastening clamps

some uneven reading recorded on front brakes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded at fastening clamps

some uneven reading recorded on front brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,269 miles

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

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

front inner pads wearing low

no tread on front inner tyres,..advise to replace

rear tyre treads low,inner edges worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,750 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 57,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 40,706 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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KF51 LYY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF51 LYY, 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.

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What year was KF51 LYY registered?

KF51 LYY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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