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LB51 ZRZ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

108,157 mi
Last recorded108,157 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ZRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,293 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 69,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,588 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,203 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 ZRZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

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

Is LB51 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 ZRZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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