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KG51 GEY

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,151 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

chassis rail,boot floor and spring mount areas

front bumper slightly damaged

injector chuffing

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,635 miles

both front lower ball joints dust covers perished

both rear drop links perished

both rear indicators showing white

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,461 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,310 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front seatbelt frayed

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,009 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 GEY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEY, 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.

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KG51 GEY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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