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RE51 KUD

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,387 mi
Last recorded48,387 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 48,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 48,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,120 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 44,120 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,334 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 41,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 39,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,379 miles

rear reg faded, front tyres close, front pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 28,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,955 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,571 miles

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

nearside front running light inop

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,657 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front running light not working

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight cut

outer sills covered

rear pads appear low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,831 miles

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,942 miles

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

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,294 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

offside front tyre ouer sidewall slight cut

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,621 miles

both anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,515 miles

front anti roll bar drop link rubber covers aplit....rear discs slightly corroded

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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RE51 KUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RE51 KUD, 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 RE51 KUD registered?

RE51 KUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is RE51 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 KUD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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