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KF51 LZR

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,966 mi
Last recorded118,966 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 LZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,966 miles

advise engine rattle when vehicle is idling

advise fuel filter corroded

advise rear brake discs worn/pitted

advise slight judder rear brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2024 118,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed can see cords through where tyre is cracking/perishing 195/60 R15 4mm of tread left on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has 6mm tread 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine rattle when vehicle is idling

advise fuel filter corroded

advise rear brake discs worn/pitted

advise slight judder rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2023 116,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 116,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 116,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake backing plates all corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,858 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 114,858 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 112,936 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 112,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front engine mounting bolt missing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,902 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,315 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,741 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 99,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,849 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,386 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,802 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 LZR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

KF51 LZR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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