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KJ51 PSO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,454 mi
Last recorded211,454 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 211,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 211,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 201,274 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 201,262 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 195,671 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 186,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 176,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 176,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 148,696 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 107,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,459 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 86,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 PSO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PSO, 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 KJ51 PSO registered?

KJ51 PSO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 PSO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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