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LR51 CLN

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,963 mi
Last recorded70,963 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 CLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 70,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective slightly cracking and perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight gearbox leak

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,160 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,068 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THEM

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,068 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THEM

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,084 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,597 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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LR51 CLN is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR51 CLN, 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 LR51 CLN registered?

LR51 CLN is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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