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LC51 RZW

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

302,408 mi
Last recorded302,408 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 RZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 302,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 302,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 281,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front inner brake pad appears low

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and slight damage in tread

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge and perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 281,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front inner brake pad appears low

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and slight damage in tread

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 259,652 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

both rear tyres starting to wear inner egdes

Fail 1 Aug 2013 259,639 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

both rear tyres starting to wear inner egdes

Pass 30 Jul 2012 237,591 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 237,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 213,209 miles

n/s/r marker light inoprative

Fail 1 Aug 2011 213,209 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r marker light inoprative

Fail 3 Aug 2010 181,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 181,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 147,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 111,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clutch pedal rubber hanging off

naerside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 4 Aug 2008 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clutch pedal rubber hanging off

naerside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,330 miles

both wiperblades split

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,699 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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LC51 RZW is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC51 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC51 RZW registered?

LC51 RZW is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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