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LB51 SXE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,623 mi
Last recorded202,623 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 202,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 184,861 miles

Air Bag Light "ON" fail item from april

Front Anti Roll Bar Link Gaiters Split fail item from april

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 184,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Air Bag Light "ON" fail item from april

Front Anti Roll Bar Link Gaiters Split fail item from april

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 178,049 miles

n/s o/s/r brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 17 Nov 2010 178,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s o/s/r brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 8 May 2010 172,587 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 158,829 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 158,829 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r top susp. arm bush perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes part worn

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,830 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

registration plates condition poor

Pass 23 Nov 2006 115,409 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s mirror damaged

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2005 92,801 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 92,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 SXE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SXE, 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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What year was LB51 SXE registered?

LB51 SXE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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