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WK51 KYE

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,629 mi
Last recorded136,629 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 KYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 136,629 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 136,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,153 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear n/s and o/s brake disc dirt deflectors corroded

Rear n/s and o/s tyres slight perishing on side walls

Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,425 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 104,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 92,000 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,000 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 81,882 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,159 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

obstructions not permitted in drivers view, larger than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Fail 2 Sep 2008 73,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight rear foot brake imbalance

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,506 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight rear foot brake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,056 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,998 miles

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

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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WK51 KYE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK51 KYE, 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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WK51 KYE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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