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LB51 LEJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,054 mi
Last recorded189,054 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 189,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 181,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 175,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 168,637 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 161,756 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 150,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,530 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,154 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,776 miles

REAR FLASHERS SHOWING WHITE

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,859 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,788 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,184 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,931 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 37,869 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 LEJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 LEJ registered?

LB51 LEJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LB51 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 LEJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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