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PJ51 KHO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,509 mi
Last recorded142,509 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 KHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,509 miles

Oil leak under engine compartment ()

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an under seal for protection against further rust / corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2018 142,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to inner cord (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened support housing detached from strut (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak under engine compartment ()

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an under seal for protection against further rust / corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,726 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 134,187 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 134,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,724 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,150 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2012 121,129 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2011 406,456 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 406,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,256 miles

advice brake binding on near side rear further checks required

advice rear wiper blade split

advice tyre on lilit inner edge worn 195/60/r15 would advice change

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,475 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 59,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,568 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 49,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,630 miles

Comment Rear No plate deteriorated.

Off side front Dip beam above Horizontal Line

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

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PJ51 KHO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 PJ51 KHO, 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 PJ51 KHO registered?

PJ51 KHO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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