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X198 KNH

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,247 mi
Last recorded170,247 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 KNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 170,247 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 165,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 165,143 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 165,142 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 164,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 164,374 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 164,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 162,141 miles

o/s front brake binding and n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2008 162,002 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front brake binding and n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2007 157,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 153,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 153,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

crack in screen o/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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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X198 KNH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X198 KNH, 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 X198 KNH registered?

X198 KNH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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