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KG51 FRZ

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,643 mi
Last recorded158,643 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 158,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 158,605 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 141,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 124,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,574 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 FRZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

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

Is KG51 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 FRZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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