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LB51 CSO

2001 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,502 mi
Last recorded169,502 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 CSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 169,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 169,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 163,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 160,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 160,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 158,918 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 158,919 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 144,524 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 144,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 120,328 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 115,430 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 103,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 103,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,629 miles

front tyres on limit

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 CSO is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

LB51 CSO is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LB51 CSO safe to buy?

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