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KN51 EKY

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,834 mi
Last recorded146,834 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 EKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 146,834 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center and rear exhaust deteriorasted

Fail 18 Oct 2014 146,834 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center and rear exhaust deteriorasted

Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 132,714 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 3.0mm inner edges.

front bumper nearside marker light not working.

front wiper blades deteriating.

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

rear wiper not clearing screen.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 125,552 miles

front wiperblades deteriating.

fuel cap seal perishing.

near side front anti roll bar link gater split.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 119,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2010 119,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 116,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,837 miles

both front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls.

front + rear discs & pads deteriating.

hand brake travel getting high.

off side rear coil spring corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls.

front + rear discs & pads deteriating.

hand brake travel getting high.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 110,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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KN51 EKY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN51 EKY, 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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KN51 EKY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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