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LG51 XCE

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,354 miles

EML on

Fail 24 Feb 2018 95,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 92,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,114 miles

oil sump leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,114 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil sump leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

M I L on

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

M I L on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 62,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 62,340 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,619 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,388 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,634 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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LG51 XCE is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LG51 XCE, 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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What year was LG51 XCE registered?

LG51 XCE is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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