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LB51 ACJ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,694 mi
Last recorded179,694 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ACJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 179,694 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged but secure

Fail 20 Feb 2019 179,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged but secure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 164,210 miles

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Fail 5 Mar 2018 164,208 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 157,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 154,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of leaking (2.5.C.1a)

daamge to nearside of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2016 154,009 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of leaking (2.5.C.1a)

daamge to nearside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,778 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 148,777 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside front wiper poor

Fail 13 Mar 2014 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 124,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 124,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer side light inop

Offside front side light dim

Offside rear outer side light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 120,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,704 miles

SLIGHT CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN ZONE A

Pass 24 Sep 2008 109,075 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 109,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 75,952 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LB51 ACJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB51 ACJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB51 ACJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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