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LD51 USG

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 USG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,426 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 87,426 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USG, 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 LD51 USG registered?

LD51 USG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LD51 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 USG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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