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YV51 KBP

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,795 mi
Last recorded152,795 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 KBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,795 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 152,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 147,131 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 147,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 141,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 134,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 111,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 106,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 92,321 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 92,321 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,849 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YV51 KBP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 KBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 KBP registered?

YV51 KBP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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