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LM51 AOL

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AOL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,986 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 107,374 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 93,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 86,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 74,778 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,815 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,936 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,202 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 AOL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM51 AOL, 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 LM51 AOL registered?

LM51 AOL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LM51 AOL safe to buy?

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