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KM51 WSJ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn

both rear brake disc/s are in poor condtion

movement in both front upper stut mounting/s

Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn

both rear brake disc/s are in poor condtion

movement in both front upper stut mounting/s

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 53,102 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 50,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,345 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 36,246 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 WSJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

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

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