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KN51 UZG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,966 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

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

wet test.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 87,383 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

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

wet test.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,526 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,584 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewall

front headlight wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R tyre perished on sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

front headlight wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 65,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,263 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 47,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 42,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,628 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 UZG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UZG, 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 KN51 UZG registered?

KN51 UZG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KN51 UZG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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