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KR51 KYX

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,429 mi
Last recorded234,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 KYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 234,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 221,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 209,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 209,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 193,723 miles

bonnet catch release cable insecure from its housing inside car

Pass 24 Jan 2013 174,388 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 157,093 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 157,089 miles

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

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

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

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 26 Jan 2011 136,154 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 136,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 135,466 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre pressors low.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 135,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre pressors low.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 128,583 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 112,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 75,654 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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KR51 KYX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR51 KYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR51 KYX registered?

KR51 KYX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is KR51 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 KYX shows 16 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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