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KG51 GFA

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,233 mi
Last recorded196,233 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 196,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 184,296 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 184,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 174,089 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 166,522 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 166,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 149,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 138,084 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 138,084 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 128,739 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 GFA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 GFA registered?

KG51 GFA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is KG51 GFA safe to buy?

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