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LK51 KHG

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,356 mi
Last recorded105,356 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 KHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 105,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,920 miles

engine management light displaying a fault

o/s + center rear seat belts catch damaged but working at time of test

o/s front wiper arm insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light displaying a fault

o/s front wiper arm insecure

o/s/rear and rear center seat belt locking mechanism damaged but working time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,235 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 91,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,984 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,933 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seat down no belt check

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,679 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 33,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,255 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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LK51 KHG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 LK51 KHG, 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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LK51 KHG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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