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KJ51 DZF

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,610 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 99,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,143 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 86,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,865 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,864 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,306 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,021 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 DZF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZF, 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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What year was KJ51 DZF registered?

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

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