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LB51 LNV

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 151,894 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,167 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 135,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 135,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,951 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,917 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 98,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,083 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 88,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 77,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,611 miles

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 LNV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 LNV registered?

LB51 LNV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is LB51 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 LNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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