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KG51 FSV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,863 mi
Last recorded144,863 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 144,863 miles

Centre exhaust corroded not blowing at time test

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,524 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 130,524 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail - center joint heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Spring rubbing on shock absorber

Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail - center joint heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Spring rubbing on shock absorber

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s side markers not working

o/s/r side marker not working

outer sill covers fitted outer sills could not be checked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s side markers not working

o/s/r side marker not working

outer sill covers fitted outer sills could not be checked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,341 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 58,391 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,727 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 44,727 miles

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

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 FSV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

KG51 FSV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 FSV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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