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KL51 VRM

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,434 mi
Last recorded157,434 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,434 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under vehicle components corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 157,434 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under vehicle components corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2016 151,269 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2016 151,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 92,713 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,150 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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KL51 VRM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRM, 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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What year was KL51 VRM registered?

KL51 VRM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is KL51 VRM safe to buy?

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