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KM51 WSO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,205 mi
Last recorded142,205 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 142,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 138,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 133,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 133,702 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 125,319 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 125,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 120,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 120,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,052 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2010 104,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,729 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces,pads apear low.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 83,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces,pads apear low.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,866 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 72,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,325 miles

Grease loss from both outer driveshaft gaiters.

Offside amber running lamps inoperative.

Offside rear inner side lamp inoperative.

Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,325 miles

Grease loss from both outer driveshaft gaiters.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside amber running lamps inoperative.

Offside rear inner side lamp inoperative.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 50,248 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 50,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front and rear brake pads apear low.

Pass 1 Dec 2004 37,790 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 WSO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WSO, 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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What year was KM51 WSO registered?

KM51 WSO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is KM51 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM51 WSO shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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