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LC51 ZNG

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,168 mi
Last recorded118,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,168 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,146 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread worn low (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape 195/60x15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills covered over with plastic trims

Pass 7 May 2013 73,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,718 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,836 miles

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,836 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,832 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,426 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,870 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,870 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 33,271 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,271 miles

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 ZNG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZNG, 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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LC51 ZNG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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