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KU51 JWJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,048 mi
Last recorded102,048 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 JWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,048 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting bearing stiff in operation

Pass 11 Sep 2023 101,855 miles

Offside Front Top strut mounting noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,475 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flex hose at side of fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper bent

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,104 miles

Hand brake just met min efort

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,652 miles

Offside Front Indicator turning white

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,579 miles

Rear section exhaust very rusty around joint.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damp (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,605 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 21 Aug 2014 83,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear indicators starting to go white.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,986 miles

Rear indicators starting to go white.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,446 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,380 miles

both rfont flexy brake pipes just starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,478 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 JWJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JWJ, 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 KU51 JWJ registered?

KU51 JWJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is KU51 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 JWJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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