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KL51 VRX

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,458 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,796 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 90,790 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,056 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,056 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,834 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,818 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,081 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight blow exhaust manifold area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,079 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise and condition of nearside front strut top mount

slight blow exhaust manifold area

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,408 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 61,447 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,720 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,683 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 VRX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

KL51 VRX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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