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LB51 CRF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,060 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 103,996 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear numberplate deteriorating

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2008 103,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate deteriorating

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2007 87,114 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 87,114 miles

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

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 CRF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 CRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 CRF registered?

LB51 CRF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LB51 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 CRF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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