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LF51 XVN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,559 mi
Last recorded74,559 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front chip in windscreen inside zone A

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front chip in windscreen inside zone A

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,040 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 70,019 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

EML warning light on

Front disc slight worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,697 miles

Front both wipers split and smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering gaiter slightly loose because cable tie fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,690 miles

Battery insecure no bracket (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front both wipers split and smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front steering gaiter slightly loose because cable tie fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,467 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 62,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine light on

rear disc pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 56,782 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 47,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,538 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 38,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LF51 XVN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 XVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 XVN registered?

LF51 XVN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LF51 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XVN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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