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LM51 TKZ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 TKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 149,697 miles

light corrosion of front brake pipes

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 May 2016 149,671 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside front wing arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

light corrosion of front brake pipes

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 144,020 miles

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front brake pads and discs in poor condition

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 143,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front brake pads and discs in poor condition

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 137,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

spare wheel well corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

spare wheel well corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 124,068 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 111,805 miles

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

drivers door handle damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2010 111,805 miles

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

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

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

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 103,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door outer handle damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2009 103,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door outer handle damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,531 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,749 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,890 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LM51 TKZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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