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KN51 YDV

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,790 mi
Last recorded124,790 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 122,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 121,139 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade has small split on end

rear numberplate backing has deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2009 121,139 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade has small split on end

rear numberplate backing has deteriated

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 YDV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDV, 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 YDV?

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What year was KN51 YDV registered?

KN51 YDV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is KN51 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 YDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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