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KN51 UOD

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,328 mi
Last recorded168,328 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 168,328 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 164,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spring rubbing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers poor

Fail 29 Oct 2019 164,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spring rubbing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers poor

Pass 7 Nov 2018 159,449 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 159,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 154,792 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 154,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 150,899 miles

both rear shocks are rusty

fuel cap O,ring perished

oil leak from gearbox

under side rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2016 150,899 miles

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

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

both rear shocks are rusty

fuel cap O,ring perished

oil leak from gearbox

under side rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,900 miles

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

child seat fitted,outer sills covered,fuel pipes rusty,nsr aux sidelight n/w

Fail 26 Oct 2015 146,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

child seat fitted,outer sills covered,fuel pipes rusty,nsr aux sidelight n/w

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,924 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 138,924 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 130,237 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,731 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 111,342 miles

Child seat fitted, nearside rear.

Rear brake disc's in very poor condition.

Small chip 3mm in drivers view.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 111,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted, nearside rear.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc's in very poor condition.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small chip 3mm in drivers view.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,015 miles

1 Bulb on O/S/R Sidelamp not working

N/S Headlamp & O/S/R Lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 92,015 miles

1 Bulb on O/S/R Sidelamp not working

N/S Headlamp & O/S/R Lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,081 miles

offside rear light damaged but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 55,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 55,160 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,502 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,281 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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KN51 UOD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KN51 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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