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LC51 CRF

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,581 mi
Last recorded213,581 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 CRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 213,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 203,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 191,017 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 191,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 163,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,913 miles

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

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

all rear suspension trailing arm link bushes splitting

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,526 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,886 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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LC51 CRF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

LC51 CRF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is LC51 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 CRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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