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KG51 GFK

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

306,706 mi
Last recorded306,706 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 306,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 298,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 286,795 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 276,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side headlight is split

Pass 22 Oct 2014 266,535 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 258,655 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 258,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 148,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 140,281 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 814,061 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2010 130,487 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear inner position lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 120,285 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 111,134 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 111,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 96,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 78,210 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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KG51 GFK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

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

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