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KU51 FUO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 FUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,708 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links bushes deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake pads low

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Little reserve on handbrake

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front seat belt damaged

Offside front tyre on 2.5mm

Slight waver on nearside front brake disk

Vanos unit need replacing

unable to fully test adult belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front top strut mount noisey

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

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

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2016 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front top strut mount noisey

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

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

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,473 miles

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

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

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

both wipers split

offside headlamp lense cracked

offside rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 105,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both wipers split

offside headlamp lense cracked

offside rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,432 miles

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,658 miles

both rear upper suspension arm bushes perishing.

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear upper suspension arm bushes perishing.

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,622 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear marker light broken

Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear marker light broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

positive battery terminal getting very hot

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,804 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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

positive battery terminal getting very hot

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,002 miles

rear pads low and rear discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,263 miles

front brake discs lipped....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit , advise replacement.....

rear exhaust join flanges corroded....

rear indicators fading....

Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers wiper smears , advise replacement blade....

front brake discs lipped....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit , advise replacement.....

rear exhaust join flanges corroded....

rear indicators fading....

Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,160 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

brake fluid level low......

fuel filter corroded , advise replacement......

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit , o/s/f getting close....

rear exhaust join flanges corroded , system corroding.....

rear number plate contaminated.....

wet test....

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,160 miles

brake fluid level low......

fuel filter corroded , advise replacement......

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit , o/s/f getting close....

rear exhaust join flanges corroded , system corroding.....

rear number plate contaminated.....

wet test....

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,620 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 47,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2005 37,236 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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KU51 FUO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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