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KL51 VRO

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,196 mi
Last recorded133,196 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,196 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 133,163 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 133,071 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,927 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 129,864 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 126,787 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,753 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,425 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 120,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,610 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,764 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 11,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 106,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,134 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,972 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,674 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 62,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,753 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 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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