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KJ51 BNE

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,970 mi
Last recorded174,970 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 174,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 161,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 156,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 149,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 140,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 132,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 123,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 114,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 106,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 91,495 miles

Ns headlamp lens cracked

Fail 12 May 2008 91,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,619 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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KJ51 BNE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KJ51 BNE, 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 KJ51 BNE registered?

KJ51 BNE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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