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KG51 FOT

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,763 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 151,763 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 149,160 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 146,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 144,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 139,734 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 139,734 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,163 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,861 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 114,836 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 88,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,991 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,383 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,327 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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KG51 FOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG51 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KG51 FOT registered?

KG51 FOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 FOT shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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