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KY51 UPZ

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 UPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose but not insecure

damage to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

engine management light on

n/s front indicator deteriorated

nail in o/s rear tyre

perishing and deterioration to n/s front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose but not insecure

damage to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

engine management light on

n/s front indicator deteriorated

nail in o/s rear tyre

perishing and deterioration to n/s front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,668 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside front indactor lenes damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on

nearside front indactor lense damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp on, this will be an mot failure item later 2012, rectify asap.

o/s/f fog not working.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,537 miles

Air bag light on

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front fog light not working

Offside rear tyre damaged slightly on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2011 89,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Air bag light on

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front fog light not working

Offside rear tyre damaged slightly on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,547 miles

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

fronts discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2007 73,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 64,128 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 UPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPZ, 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.

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What year was KY51 UPZ registered?

KY51 UPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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