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LC51 ZYR

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,065 miles

front pads appear low

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front pads appear low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,580 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 30,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,628 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 ZYR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

LC51 ZYR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LC51 ZYR safe to buy?

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