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LC51 BPY

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,434 mi
Last recorded187,434 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 BPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 187,434 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 187,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 170,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 137,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 122,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 91,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,135 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 BPY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LC51 BPY, 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 BPY registered?

LC51 BPY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LC51 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 BPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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