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KM51 WPZ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,320 mi
Last recorded140,320 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 140,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 140,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced fitted incorrectly (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 140,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis antiroll bar link rod fowling chassie (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs out (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R TYRE AT 2MM IN TREAD AREA

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE MUST BE CLOSE TO CORDS ADVISE REPLACING FOR SAFETY

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shock dust covers split

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/r tie rod bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 119,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 118,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 117,216 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 117,216 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 113,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 113,166 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 104,358 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut but not through to cords

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,027 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to fade

nearside rear auxillary bumper light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2007 92,027 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear number plates starting to fade

nearside rear auxillary bumper light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,666 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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KM51 WPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM51 WPZ, 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 KM51 WPZ registered?

KM51 WPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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