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LM51 SVL

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,884 mi
Last recorded101,884 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 SVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,884 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake hose clip missing

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,351 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

rear toe arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,784 miles

all tyre side walls perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre side walls perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts to nsr tyre tread

nsr osr tyres perished and cracked

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,162 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,973 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 SVL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

LM51 SVL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LM51 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 SVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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