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LB51 CPZ

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,483 mi
Last recorded115,483 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 115,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 112,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 112,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 108,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 108,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 102,450 miles

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

oil leaks,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 27 May 2015 102,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges+nail,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks,tyres perishing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 22 May 2014 98,062 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,suspension top mountings stiff+wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2014 98,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges,suspension top mountings stiff+wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,186 miles

exhaust system corrodeing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,182 miles

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

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

exhaust system corrodeing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,308 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear tyre showing ageing marks

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,308 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear tyre showing ageing marks

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,463 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

LB51 CPZ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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