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KU51 FTE

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,082 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,517 miles

minor oil leak present but no drip

Fail 30 Mar 2022 100,517 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor oil leak present but no drip

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing and outer edge badly cracking

Offside Rear Tyre outer edge badly cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,881 miles

Fuel Tank Filler Neck PIPES-to-TANK "Clips" Corroded

Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficency LOW

Rear Exhaust "Joint" Corroded, Weak, & Blowing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 95,881 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Tank Filler Neck PIPES-to-TANK "Clips" Corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficency LOW

Rear Exhaust "Joint" Corroded, Weak, & Blowing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,251 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES AGED/CRACKED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE/REAR JOINT CORRODED/BLOWING (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,681 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake imbalance on front but in limits

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,511 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 84,019 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,019 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,754 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 28 Feb 2010 74,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,415 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,329 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 54,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,841 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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KU51 FTE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU51 FTE, 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

How do I check the history of KU51 FTE?

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What year was KU51 FTE registered?

KU51 FTE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is KU51 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 FTE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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