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CA51 LGJ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,026 miles

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE FUEL FILTER IS STARTING TO GET RUSTY

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO GET PERISH AND CRACK

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 31 Jul 2013 104,026 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 OSR AND 1 NSR SIDE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE FUEL FILTER IS STARTING TO GET RUSTY

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO GET PERISH AND CRACK

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,377 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

NS NUMBER PLATE LIGHT STARTED TO WORK

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

THE NSR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

THE OSR BRAKE DISCS IS IN POOR CONDITION AND THERE IS SOME JUDDER FROM THE BRAKE AS WELL.

THERE IS A SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,377 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

NS NUMBER PLATE LIGHT STARTED TO WORK

THE NSR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

THE OSR BRAKE DISCS IS IN POOR CONDITION AND THERE IS SOME JUDDER FROM THE BRAKE AS WELL.

THERE IS A SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,772 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc very rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,871 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE MOT TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH TYRE TREAD ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,764 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

OSF SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB

V PULLEY BELT HAS STARTED TO CRACK

Fail 9 Nov 2007 58,093 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

V PULLEY BELT CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,093 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS.

V PULLEY BELT CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,356 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 54,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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CA51 LGJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA51 LGJ, 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 CA51 LGJ registered?

CA51 LGJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CA51 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 LGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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