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KN51 ELU

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,876 mi
Last recorded94,876 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 ELU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 93,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,462 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,027 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 8 Dec 2010 82,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,157 miles

rera tie rod bushes are poor

Fail 2 Dec 2009 79,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rera tie rod bushes are poor

Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 76,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion lip to rear disc

rear pads need replacment arox 95%worn

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,087 miles

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

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

slight blow from crake in cat when cold

Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,087 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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KN51 ELU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KN51 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN51 ELU registered?

KN51 ELU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KN51 ELU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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