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KF51 LZD

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,547 miles

EML on

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,842 miles

Offside Rear tyre has pershing cracks.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,842 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has pershing cracks.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,395 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,313 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,301 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2010 84,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,649 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 79,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,376 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,102 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 LZD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KF51 LZD, 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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KF51 LZD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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