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LG51 YZK

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,450 mi
Last recorded69,450 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 69,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 69,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 67,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,504 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,633 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 34,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,153 miles

offside side reapeet lamp loose

Fail 1 Aug 2007 30,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside side reapeet lamp loose

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,298 miles

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

both number plates deteorated

Pass 8 Aug 2005 22,236 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 YZK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZK, 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 LG51 YZK registered?

LG51 YZK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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