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KY51 TXV

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,457 mi
Last recorded99,457 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 TXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,457 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre 75% worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,113 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,894 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2014 92,870 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2013 88,933 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front inner brake pads 75% worn

front tyres worn to excess

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 80,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,770 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 63,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

o/s/r tread cracking/perishing

rear number plate faded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,034 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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KY51 TXV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KY51 TXV, 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

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What year was KY51 TXV registered?

KY51 TXV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is KY51 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 TXV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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