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KG51 FNW

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,146 mi
Last recorded180,146 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 180,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F spring when jacked up fouls inner wing slightly

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 170,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front scocker top bearings notchy when front end raised.

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 170,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

front springs are fouling on inner wing-both sides

Pass 30 May 2013 158,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2013 158,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 131,544 miles

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

N/S/F Upper strut top support bearing is slightly rough/tight

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,707 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 121,707 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 115,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 102,216 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 86,638 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 86,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,729 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 FNW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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