MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil leak
underside corrosion
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil leak
underside corrosion
both headlamps poor pattern
both number plates deteriorated
brake pipes and fuel line slightly corroded
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, seat belt not tested
various bits of corrosion under car
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both headlamps poor pattern
both number plates deteriorated
brake pipes and fuel line slightly corroded
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, seat belt not tested
various bits of corrosion under car
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
underside of vehicle genaral corrosion
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsr tyre perished
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsr tyre perished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KF51 XXR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XXR, 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 XXR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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