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KV51 XRP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,000 mi
Last recorded198,000 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 198,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 192,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 192,878 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 184,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 167,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 164,347 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 164,347 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 162,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre has small cuts

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 162,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre has small cuts

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 152,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 146,430 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 146,430 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 138,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 125,722 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 XRP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV51 XRP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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