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KV51 RZS

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,118 mi
Last recorded168,118 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 168,118 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 168,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 157,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 147,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 143,510 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 120,608 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

unevern wear on n/s/r tyre..

Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,608 miles

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

unevern wear on n/s/r tyre..

Pass 30 Oct 2006 94,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 75,150 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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KV51 RZS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV51 RZS, 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 KV51 RZS registered?

KV51 RZS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 RZS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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