CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY51 UPW

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 158,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 158,084 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front n/s and o/s front sills corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2016 141,016 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 141,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,776 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 131,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,672 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 124,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,689 miles

chips and scratches in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Aug 2012 106,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

chips and scratches in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,024 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

wear on rear discs and pads

wear on tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wear on discs and pads

wear on tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,239 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY51 UPW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY51 UPW, 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

How do I check the history of KY51 UPW?

You can check the full history of KY51 UPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY51 UPW registered?

KY51 UPW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is KY51 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 UPW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY51 UPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY51 UPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.