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LB51 EOJ

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 EOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,872 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,870 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,452 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge - near tread depth limit

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

OSR tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 108,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge - near tread depth limit

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

OSR tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,884 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,522 miles

front bumper damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,668 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,728 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,989 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2010 52,989 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,474 miles

205/50/16 rear tyres deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 35,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,636 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,068 miles

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 EOJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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