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KG51 FOC

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,784 mi
Last recorded142,784 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,784 miles

Parking brake just met . It may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 142,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake just met . It may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 136,625 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2012 130,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car leaking oil

Fail 4 Jun 2012 130,766 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car leaking oil

Pass 22 Jul 2011 124,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

oil

Fail 21 Jul 2011 124,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

oil

Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 102,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 102,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,257 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 89,999 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,995 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 7 Sep 2006 78,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

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 FOC is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG51 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

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

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