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KJ51 PPV

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,289 mi
Last recorded133,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 133,289 miles

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

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 133,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 120,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 120,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,372 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 110,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 106,185 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 92,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 79,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 70,388 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2005 70,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 PPV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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 PPV, 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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KJ51 PPV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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