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KJ51 DYW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 138,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Fail 18 Dec 2015 138,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,945 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 Dec 2014 134,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2013 126,078 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing.

fuel tank straps corroding.

ns inner tail lamp inop.

nsr tyre worn.

possible insecurity at ns end of front lower stiffener bar.

rear upper & lower transverse link bushes wearing, borderline pass.

rust at end of nsr watts link.

osf tyre badly worn, borderline pass.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,674 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

exhaust condition poor at rear

fuel tank strap condition noted

hand brake button worn

nsf track rod end boot slight grease loss

osf brake hose and furrels noted

osf tyre worn on edge

rear anti roll bar bushers condition noted

Fail 6 Jan 2012 105,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

OS MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING FRONT AND REAR

exhaust condition poor at rear

fuel tank strap condition noted

hand brake button worn

nsf track rod end boot slight grease loss

osf brake hose and furrels noted

osf tyre worn on edge

osr inner side light inop

rear anti roll bar bushers condition noted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nsr lower transverse link, outer bush wearing/deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 92,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nsr lower transverse link, outer bush wearing/deteriorating.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF TYRE WORN TO LIMIT, ADVISE ATTENTION.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF TYRE WORN TO LIMIT, ADVISE ATTENTION.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 74,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,142 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KJ51 DYW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ51 DYW, 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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KJ51 DYW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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