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LM51 TKX

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,779 mi
Last recorded206,779 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 TKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 206,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 22 Nov 2012 206,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Nov 2011 196,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 188,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both offside bumper marker lights not working

Fail 12 Nov 2010 188,857 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both offside bumper marker lights not working

Pass 5 Dec 2009 181,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 169,794 miles

travel on hand brake

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2007 158,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 150,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 140,021 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 TKX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

LM51 TKX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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