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KG51 FNT

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,831 mi
Last recorded140,831 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,517 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 134,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

general condition represents age off vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2015 119,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

cannot test rear seat belts

Fail 4 Apr 2014 116,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

cannot test rear seat belts

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 81,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,670 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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KG51 FNT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KG51 FNT, 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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KG51 FNT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 FNT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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