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LC51 ZYS

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,995 mi
Last recorded150,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 150,995 miles

both tyre uneven wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 146,174 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 146,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 137,326 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 137,315 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 134,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 125,176 miles

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

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 ZYS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

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

Is LC51 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 ZYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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