MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported throughout (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central inner bush (bolts to inner wheel arch) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central inner bush (bolts to inner wheel arch) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear throughout (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high throttle sticking on slightly, overrevving vehicle (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak around manifold/exhaust flexis area (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded throughout from along tank from centre of car to rear brake flexis - both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear numberplate deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear seats folded down
engine light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Petrol cap seal slightly perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
body damage
child seat fitted to n/s/r
exhaust deteriorated
front no plate cracked
o/s/f lens on bumper damaged
service lamp on
small chips on windscreen
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
body damage
child seat fitted to n/s/r
exhaust deteriorated
front no plate cracked
o/s/f lens on bumper damaged
service lamp on
small chips on windscreen
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear axle inner and outer void bushes starting to perish
rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken
Brake fluid level low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Near and offside rear bumper marker lights not working
Object from interior mirror
Offside front bumper marker lamp glass damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake fluid level low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Near and offside rear bumper marker lights not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Object from interior mirror
Offside front bumper marker lamp glass damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake discs worn
Slight binding nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake discs worn
Slight binding nearside rear brake
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KM51 WSN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM51 WSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KM51 WSN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 2001.
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