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KV51 RZM

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,503 miles

Wiring to headlights requires attention

Fail 30 Sep 2016 116,503 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Wiring to headlights requires attention

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,815 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lens damaged, output and beam pattern have just met the requirements

Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,716 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lens damaged, output and beam pattern have just met the requirements

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,591 miles

engine noise

o/s head lamp damaged

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,098 miles

o/s headlamp damaged and main beam output reduced

only one o/s rear light

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,881 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,825 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,825 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake discs corroding

mark on n/s/f inner arch as if tyre has rubberd but doesnt touch on lock to lock test

o/s head lamp damaged

rear tyres low on tread & o/s/r starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 24,649 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,419 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Apr 2007 13,419 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 11,483 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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KV51 RZM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV51 RZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV51 RZM registered?

KV51 RZM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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