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KL51 VPW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 84,736 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 75,577 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections are corroded slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,461 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,562 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,791 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer tread

Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,110 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 23,110 miles

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

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

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 VPW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL51 VPW?

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What year was KL51 VPW registered?

KL51 VPW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KL51 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 VPW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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