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KP51 HJJ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,203 mi
Last recorded141,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 HJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,203 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn and damaged

front brake pads appear worn low

front bumper damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease, unable to view

front top suspension mountings worn badly and knocking

fuel pipes corroded heavily

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished and starting to split

oil around engine

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 2 Jul 2017 141,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all below seats (5.1.1)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn and damaged

front brake pads appear worn low

front bumper damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease, unable to view

fuel pipes corroded heavily

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished and starting to split

oil around engine

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,283 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 136,283 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seatbelt frayed.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 131,359 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front seat belt frayed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 124,492 miles

fuel pipe corroded at rear.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 124,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 120,004 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise tracking check

front discs worn

Fail 28 Dec 2011 119,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise tracking check

front discs worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 103,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,136 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 76,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,888 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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KP51 HJJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP51 HJJ, 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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KP51 HJJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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