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KY51 URF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,606 mi
Last recorded77,606 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 URF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor condition/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs poor condition/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre to rear exhaust flange poor condition/corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition and uneven wear on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre outer sidewall poor condition and tyre perishing and uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear roll bar link rubbers starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and has perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition and uneven wear on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre outer sidewall poor condition and tyre perishing and uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear roll bar link rubbers starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and has perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,921 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 73,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,454 miles

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

condition of both rear stay bar outer bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

condition of both rear stay bar outer bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,182 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
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KY51 URF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 URF, 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.

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What year was KY51 URF registered?

KY51 URF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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