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KF51 LZG

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 LZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,098 miles

nearside & offside rear top arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,322 miles

power steering pipe is wet

slight rear braqke imbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,066 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,408 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,326 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,525 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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KF51 LZG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KF51 LZG, 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 KF51 LZG registered?

KF51 LZG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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