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LB51 ABX

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ABX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 108,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,594 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 76,744 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,263 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 69,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,102 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,989 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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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LB51 ABX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB51 ABX, 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 LB51 ABX registered?

LB51 ABX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LB51 ABX safe to buy?

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