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LB51 CRZ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,768 mi
Last recorded149,768 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear FLOOR RUSTING

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear FLOOR RUSTING

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 144,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Nearside cable boot starting to split

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 138,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 125,857 miles

Rear brake back plates rusty

Wipers becoming poor

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,286 miles

both rear link arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 112,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,971 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 100,971 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 91,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 85,197 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 85,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 79,297 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 79,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 CRZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRZ, 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 CRZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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