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KL51 KSE

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,085 mi
Last recorded149,085 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 KSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 149,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 147,599 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,435 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating

Rear registration plate delaminated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,314 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Pass 22 Dec 2018 137,911 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust Box/Joint Corroded & Weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 137,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust Box/Joint Corroded & Weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 137,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear brake ferrules corroded

Exhaust back box joint corroded

Fuel cap seal aged and cracked

Nearside Front Fog light not operating

Nearside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Fog light outer glass cracked/broken

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,103 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 133,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 / 60 R 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,133 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 126,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,506 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 117,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 108,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,406 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,406 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,292 miles

advise on condition of both rear brake discs

Fail 11 Aug 2008 82,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of both rear brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,692 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,692 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 57,387 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,387 miles

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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KL51 KSE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KL51 KSE, 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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KL51 KSE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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