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KR51 KYZ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,392 mi
Last recorded121,392 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 KYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 121,392 miles

noise from engine os area

os ns rear coil spring very corroded and weak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 121,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 104,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 104,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,877 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 93,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,742 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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KR51 KYZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR51 KYZ, 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.

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What year was KR51 KYZ registered?

KR51 KYZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is KR51 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 KYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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