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LA51 EWW

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,859 mi
Last recorded75,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 EWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,576 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,013 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 57,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,888 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,018 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,931 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,934 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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LA51 EWW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LA51 EWW, 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 LA51 EWW registered?

LA51 EWW is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is LA51 EWW safe to buy?

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