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LC51 EHE

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,635 mi
Last recorded129,635 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 EHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,635 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,635 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 122,153 miles

Both rear coil spring have become corroded and may require replacement

Knock from suspension when turning

Fail 26 Sep 2013 121,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear coil spring have become corroded and may require replacement

Knock from suspension when turning

Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

slight damage on nearside front wheel rim

Fail 20 Mar 2010 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres scuffing on sidewalls

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

slight damage on nearside front wheel rim

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,758 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,862 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,847 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 EHE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

LC51 EHE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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