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KG51 FRX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,578 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,578 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,026 miles

main beams do not remain on,switch faulty

n/s/r inner sidelight and o/s/r outer sidelight not lit

rear number plate in poor coindition

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not tested

main beams do not remain on,switch faulty

n/s/r inner sidelight and o/s/r outer sidelight not lit

rear number plate in poor coindition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,035 miles

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

exhaust corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,019 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,558 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,499 miles

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,761 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,780 miles

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

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

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 FRX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

Is KG51 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 FRX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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