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KJ51 PXD

2001 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

238,907 mi
Last recorded238,907 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 238,907 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 238,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres slight wear on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 224,718 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 218,357 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 218,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 212,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 212,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 205,815 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shock absorber top mount becoming worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 205,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shock absorber top mount becoming worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 198,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 190,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 190,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 182,725 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 182,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 176,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 167,760 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 167,736 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 160,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 148,048 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 PXD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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