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KV51 XRX

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,034 mi
Last recorded106,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,847 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,450 miles

front brakes worn and engine oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,958 miles

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

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

front brakes worn and engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,005 miles

The steel brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,901 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,174 miles

(1.6)nearside headlamp wiper blade is incorrectly positioned across the lamp lens,not adversley affecting image or light output

(1.6B1.2)offside headlamp is on the lower 2,0% horizontal limit

Engine oil leak present

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,174 miles

(1.6)nearside headlamp wiper blade is incorrectly positioned across the lamp lens,not adversley affecting image or light output

(1.6B1.2)offside headlamp is on the lower 2,0% horizontal limit

Engine oil leak present

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,609 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 XRX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV51 XRX?

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What year was KV51 XRX registered?

KV51 XRX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is KV51 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 XRX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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