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KN51 YEG

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,858 mi
Last recorded155,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,858 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s rear section of floor pan in poor condition

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 155,858 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s rear section of floor pan in poor condition

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2016 147,098 miles

N/S/F TYRE SOFT

O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT BEARING ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Fail 20 May 2016 147,098 miles

N/S/F TYRE SOFT

O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT BEARING ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 138,757 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s rear brake pipe in poor condition

rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

rear tyres on limit and in poor condition

wrong fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 May 2015 138,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front indicator lenze missen

o/s rear brake pipe in poor condition

rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

rear tyres on limit and in poor condition

wrong fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 128,626 miles

both front lower ball joints rubber boots deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 128,626 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joints rubber boots deteriorated

some restricted free movement on rear calipers.but good efficiency.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,647 miles

fault with hazard light switch

play in n/s track rod end

Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,586 miles

brake hoses poor condition / ball joint dust covers poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2011 111,437 miles

both rear tyres near wear limit

o/s/f outer c/v gaitor in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,899 miles

front discs worn

o/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

suspension bushes poor condition rear

Fail 17 Apr 2009 99,562 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,562 miles

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,962 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 89,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,716 miles

wear on discs

corrsion on exhaust

long parking brake lever travle

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,461 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres near wear limit

rear number plate in poor condition

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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KN51 YEG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

KN51 YEG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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