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KP51 NXV

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,919 mi
Last recorded151,919 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 151,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2011 151,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2010 135,542 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 127,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 113,061 miles

both rear drop link bushes cracking

both rear track control arm bushes worn and spliting

Fail 10 Nov 2008 113,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear drop link bushes cracking

both rear track control arm bushes worn and spliting

Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,230 miles

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

wiper blades torn

Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,684 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre low on outside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,818 miles

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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KP51 NXV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KP51 NXV, 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

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What year was KP51 NXV registered?

KP51 NXV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is KP51 NXV safe to buy?

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