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LB51 EPA

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,688 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 130,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,444 miles

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres going out of shape

Rubber boots perished on n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints

Fail 13 Sep 2012 117,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres going out of shape

Rubber boots perished on n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,919 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,533 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 100,533 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,703 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 90,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,880 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,880 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 54,810 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 54,810 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 EPA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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