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LB51 CRU

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,745 mi
Last recorded49,745 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 49,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 May 2016 49,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle has object jammed into it (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' parking aid stuck on dash (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,115 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,507 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

Fail 26 Oct 2013 42,507 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

srs light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,710 miles

Gearbox has an oil leak.

Nearside front tyre has cut in the outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on its outer sidewall.

Oil stains around the front subframe under steering rack location but am unable to see the rack due to covers and subframe in the way! Needs further investigation

Fail 12 Oct 2011 34,710 miles

Gearbox has an oil leak.

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in the outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on its outer sidewall.

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

Oil stains around the front subframe under steering rack location but am unable to see the rack due to covers and subframe in the way! Needs further investigation

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

offside rear inner side light not working

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 29,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,313 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,095 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,528 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 CRU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CRU, 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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LB51 CRU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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