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MV51 KNE

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 KNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 145,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,278 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 140,278 miles

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,468 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 128,468 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 97,745 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,697 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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MV51 KNE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV51 KNE, 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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MV51 KNE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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