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LB51 LOD

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

239,458 mi
Last recorded239,458 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 239,458 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 239,458 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 226,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 213,730 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Underside corroded in places

Pass 7 Mar 2017 204,457 miles

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

Wiper spindles worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 195,823 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 195,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 186,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 186,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 174,957 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 165,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 153,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 153,108 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 111,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,204 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 LOD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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