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KL51 KPZ

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,907 mi
Last recorded189,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 KPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 189,907 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 172,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 153,517 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 138,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 138,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 124,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 109,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 104,531 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 104,531 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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KL51 KPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KL51 KPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL51 KPZ?

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What year was KL51 KPZ registered?

KL51 KPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KL51 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 KPZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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