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LB51 ZSD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,088 mi
Last recorded212,088 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ZSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 212,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 212,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 202,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 194,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 182,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 172,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 161,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 161,558 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 147,589 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 147,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZSD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

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

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