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RO51 KWN

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 KWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under carriage corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and also Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 50,352 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and also Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,011 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damage (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,812 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,927 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 41,927 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,479 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 37,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 37,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced moisture in lamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 35,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced moisture in lamp (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,050 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 34,049 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,905 miles

Off Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Fail 25 Nov 2013 31,902 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Off Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,699 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 29,699 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,894 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs worn but not in such a condition that they are seriously weakened

offide rear tyre has a cuts and cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,628 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 19,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,445 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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RO51 KWN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO51 KWN, 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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RO51 KWN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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