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LG51 XCB

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

70,310 mi
Last recorded70,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 70,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,436 miles

Exhaust box fixings are deteriorated

Front Both tyres are worn in inner tread

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/ cracks 9 year old

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 53,436 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog light broken (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust box fixings are deteriorated

Front Both tyres are worn in inner tread

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/ cracks 9 year old

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front tyre punctured

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,989 miles

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked/holed

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,247 miles

o/s/f foglamp lens broken

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,699 miles

rear exhaust flange corrodid

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,128 miles

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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LG51 XCB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG51 XCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 XCB registered?

LG51 XCB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LG51 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XCB shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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