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LC51 RZY

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 RZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

knocking noise from front

near side front shock rubber bump stop missing

service indicator on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

knocking noise from front

near side front shock rubber bump stop missing

service indicator on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,642 miles

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

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

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 RZY is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC51 RZY registered?

LC51 RZY is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LC51 RZY safe to buy?

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