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KM51 WSN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,033 mi
Last recorded152,033 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,033 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 151,518 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 137,344 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 137,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 127,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,333 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 119,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 107,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 103,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 103,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 100,598 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 100,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs worn

Slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 21 Sep 2009 97,694 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 92,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,887 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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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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