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KG51 FSJ

2001 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,349 mi
Last recorded128,349 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2007 128,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 18 Oct 2007 128,349 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Oct 2006 120,724 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 120,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 118,623 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 FSJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 FSJ registered?

KG51 FSJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is KG51 FSJ safe to buy?

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