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KU51 FTZ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 150,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 150,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 136,950 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 136,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 120,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 110,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 100,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,726 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,004 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 58,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,913 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 FTZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FTZ, 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.

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What year was KU51 FTZ registered?

KU51 FTZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KU51 FTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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