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LG51 XCU

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,257 mi
Last recorded104,257 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,257 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,839 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,667 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 69,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,924 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 XCU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

LG51 XCU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LG51 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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