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LD51 JJL

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 JJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 101,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 87,722 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2x bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 2x bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 2 Jun 2018 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 May 2017 74,643 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake discs slight wear

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 74,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

rear brake discs slight wear

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,092 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

internal head/light adjuster moved

rear tyres cracking in tread and wearing uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

internal head/light adjuster moved

rear tyres cracking in tread and wearing uneven

Pass 7 May 2015 64,587 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 62,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,232 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 48,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,184 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,184 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,444 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 26,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,755 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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LD51 JJL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 LD51 JJL, 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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LD51 JJL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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