MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
wipers slightly worn
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ns hand brake effort weak
rear exhaust flange/bolts corroded away. blowing slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emissions co high (in spec)
ns wiper blade split
os front seat belt frayed slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emissions co high (in spec)
ns wiper blade split
os front seat belt frayed slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R inner position lamp not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all road wheels corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
deep long cut in O/S/F tyre tread (not to cord)
fuel cap seal perished
noise from engine at idle
stone chips on windscreen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R inner position lamp not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all road wheels corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
deep long cut in O/S/F tyre tread (not to cord)
fuel cap seal perished
noise from engine at idle
stone chips on windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake travel excessive
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake travel excessive
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
O/S/R side lamp not working
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid between max & min levels
front suspension ball joint dust boots perished / poor 1x split
rear trailing arm link bar mount bushes poor
small splits on front wipers
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid between max & min levels
front suspension ball joint dust boots perished / poor 1x split
rear trailing arm link bar mount bushes poor
small splits on front wipers
windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise o/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge and outer side wall perished.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM51 KYH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM51 KYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LM51 KYH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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