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KN51 FHB

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,088 mi
Last recorded211,088 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 211,088 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 211,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 193,448 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 193,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 165,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 130,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 130,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 FHB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHB, 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.

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What year was KN51 FHB registered?

KN51 FHB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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