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KN51 VAD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,176 mi
Last recorded156,176 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 156,176 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 156,077 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,132 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 147,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,170 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 133,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,862 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,673 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 115,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,886 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front ball joint grease cover split

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges, approaching minimum

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges, approaching minimum

rear brake discs light corrosion on surface

Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chip in windscreen

nearside front ball joint grease cover split

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges, approaching minimum

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges, approaching minimum

rear brake discs light corrosion on surface

Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,931 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking should be replaced.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 57,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking should be replaced

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,009 miles

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

off side front wiper blade split

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 VAD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

KN51 VAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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