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LC51 DHX

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,387 mi
Last recorded62,387 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,387 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 46,207 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,410 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,241 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 35,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,046 miles

Offside Rear repair close to sidewall

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,504 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre repaired near sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,453 miles

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

o/s/r tyre repaired close to sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 14,883 miles

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f lower swivel gaiter perished

o/s wiper worn

o/s/f lower swivel gaiter perished

rear pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,465 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,965 miles

rear brake pads worn 70 %

all four tyres badly perished

nearside inner driveshaft seal slight leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,592 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,166 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edges

o/s rear incicator bulb faded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,565 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 DHX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

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

Is LC51 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 DHX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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