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AP51 LOD

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,179 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,381 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,735 miles

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,446 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,446 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,539 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,600 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,134 miles

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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AP51 LOD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP51 LOD, 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.

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What year was AP51 LOD registered?

AP51 LOD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is AP51 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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