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LR51 OTJ

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,921 mi
Last recorded95,921 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,738 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advisery; plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,235 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,969 miles

advise n/s/r indicator bulb fading

advise o/s/f tyre worn to approx 2-3mm tread depth

advise rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,575 miles

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

front grille is insecure

rear discs are worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,989 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,528 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,797 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Sep 2005 28,972 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 OTJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

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

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