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LB51 EOW

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 EOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,324 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,324 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,035 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,092 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,091 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bonnet doesn't lock or secure as it should , securing lock rusted inoperative (6.1.B.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)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,769 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,613 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 67,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,045 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,206 miles

exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer corroding where they join

Fail 19 Nov 2011 60,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer corroding where they join

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,926 miles

rear exhaust silencer and centre pipe corroding where they join

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,360 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 52,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 52,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 50,113 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 43,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 43,151 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 EOW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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