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LB51 CAE

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,162 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 84,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,764 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,721 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,583 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 40,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CAE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB51 CAE, 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 LB51 CAE registered?

LB51 CAE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LB51 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 CAE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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