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PL51 KUX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 142,419 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 142,419 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 139,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 130,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 113,879 miles

Both front brake soil guards corroding.

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 99,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,644 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,079 miles

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)

n s wiper torn

o s wiper torn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,079 miles

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

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

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

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

n s wiper torn

o s wiper torn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,986 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,265 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,340 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 34,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,081 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PL51 KUX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PL51 KUX, 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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PL51 KUX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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