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LM51 ANR

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,175 mi
Last recorded138,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ANR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 138,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 138,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,085 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake imbalance

offside and nearside rear brake discs backing plates corroded

offside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,812 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 108,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,237 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 98,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,333 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 76,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,971 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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LM51 ANR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LM51 ANR, 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 LM51 ANR registered?

LM51 ANR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is LM51 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 ANR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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