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LC51 AHU

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,120 mi
Last recorded100,120 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 AHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailarms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,813 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 91,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 78,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,407 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 73,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,362 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,448 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,448 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 63,702 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,702 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,723 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

no. plates starting to delaminate

rear tyres wearing low & uneven (feathering)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,348 miles

no. plates starting to delaminate

rear tyres wearing low & uneven (feathering)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,389 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 31,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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LC51 AHU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LC51 AHU, 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 LC51 AHU registered?

LC51 AHU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is LC51 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 AHU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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