MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp
temporary repair to n/s/r light lens
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
poor dip beam pattern from o/s headlamp
temporary repair to n/s/r light lens
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring on body (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring on body (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive reqs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough reqs investigation - poss top mountings (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
engine light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box flange (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc corroded
engine management light on
Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc corroded
engine management light on
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise - brakepiupes are cleaned/protected
advise - fuel filter is replaced - very rusty
advise - nearside rear marker light not working
advise - offside wiper could be better
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
advise - brakepipes are cleaned/greased
advise - fuel filter very rusty
advise - nearside rear marker light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Bonnet insecurely restrained
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Bonnet insecurely restrained
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KL51 VRO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VRO, 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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KL51 VRO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2001.
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