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KM51 WRD

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,555 mi
Last recorded174,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WRD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake just to req efficiency

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Feb 2018 171,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 167,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 162,941 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

run out on offside front brake disc

Pass 3 Feb 2015 160,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 157,303 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 157,279 miles

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

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)

rear sections of front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 153,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 150,851 miles

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

slight corrosion to to rear sections of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2011 146,612 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 146,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 140,632 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 140,407 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 128,884 miles

near-side front brake sticking slightly.

Fail 14 Feb 2009 128,608 miles

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2008 117,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 106,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 96,068 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 WRD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM51 WRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM51 WRD registered?

KM51 WRD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KM51 WRD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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