CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN51 VAA

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,605 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 107,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,894 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 95,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,493 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 83,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 76,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 76,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,400 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,355 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside 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)

Offside rear brake binding slighly

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,418 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,418 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,459 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WERE UNDER INFLATED

FUEL FILTER LOOSE

OSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SLIGHT CUT IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK/MAY BE FROM SERVICE

TYRE READINGS-OSF 5MM NSF 7MM OSR 5MM NSR 7MM

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,459 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WERE UNDER INFLATED

FUEL FILTER LOOSE

OSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CUT IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK/MAY BE FROM SERVICE

TYRE READINGS-OSF 5MM NSF 7MM OSR 5MM NSR 7MM

Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,058 miles

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

slight run out o/s/f brake

small cuts n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2006 45,058 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight run out o/s/f brake

small cuts n/s/f tyre side wall

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN51 VAA is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VAA, 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

How do I check the history of KN51 VAA?

You can check the full history of KN51 VAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN51 VAA registered?

KN51 VAA is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KN51 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 VAA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN51 VAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN51 VAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.