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KG51 FNY

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,739 mi
Last recorded147,739 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 147,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 141,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 141,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 136,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 133,170 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 118,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,495 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,634 miles

corrosion to parts of the exhaust system

Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,634 miles

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

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

corrosion to parts of the exhaust system

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,018 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,187 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,737 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,840 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,429 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 FNY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNY, 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 KG51 FNY registered?

KG51 FNY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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