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LC51 EHH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,120 mi
Last recorded46,120 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 EHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 46,120 miles

Both reverse lamps not working

Offside Rear Lamp repaired with red tape

Fail 30 May 2019 46,120 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both reverse lamps not working

Pass 31 May 2018 45,894 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Fail 31 May 2018 45,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,536 miles

body corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 May 2016 45,126 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 44,632 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lamp damged

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 44,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lamp damged

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 44,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,579 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 May 2013 43,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 42,038 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front wiper blades split at edges

Pass 25 May 2011 39,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 37,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,329 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 31,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 31,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,447 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 EHH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EHH, 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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LC51 EHH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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