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LR51 OTB

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OTB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,443 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,640 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 76,278 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,634 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly getting deteriorated on the side walls

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 16,924 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 OTB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR51 OTB?

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What year was LR51 OTB registered?

LR51 OTB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LR51 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 OTB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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