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KT51 CYF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

196,106 mi
Last recorded196,106 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 196,106 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 184,910 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 174,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 166,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 163,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 160,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 156,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 143,740 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 143,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 127,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,878 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 101,122 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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KT51 CYF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KT51 CYF, 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 KT51 CYF registered?

KT51 CYF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is KT51 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT51 CYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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