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X324 KFR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,479 mi
Last recorded139,479 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX324 KFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 139,479 miles

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

Nearside Front foglight not working

Fail 20 Oct 2025 139,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front foglight not working

Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,505 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,525 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 137,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,223 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sp;it (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sp;it (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 130,726 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 130,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,554 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 124,913 miles

General underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed eg, brakepipes , suspension components and body

Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

General underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed eg, brakepipes , suspension components and body

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 122,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 104,992 miles

rust and oil on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,797 miles

condition of handbrake

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

rust on brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,940 miles

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

very heavy rust on both main through brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2008 91,624 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,736 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,874 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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X324 KFR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol 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 X324 KFR, 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 X324 KFR registered?

X324 KFR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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