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KV51 XSB

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,935 mi
Last recorded109,935 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XSB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 106,551 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,552 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2013 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nsr tyre outer wall

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,733 miles

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f top suspension top mount noisy.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,875 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 32,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

e.m.l. on

parkbrake travel excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,890 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyres

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 XSB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XSB, 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 KV51 XSB registered?

KV51 XSB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 XSB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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