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KL51 VPV

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,208 mi
Last recorded157,208 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 157,208 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 157,207 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,525 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 144,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 108,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 94,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

only 2.5 to 3.0 of tread on each front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 77,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,803 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 63,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED WEAR TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

NAILS IN TREADS OF O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES

ONLY 2-3MM OF TREAD ONBOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES

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 VPV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV?

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What year was KL51 VPV registered?

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

Is KL51 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 VPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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