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LR51 UTU

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,761 mi
Last recorded110,761 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 UTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,761 miles

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

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)

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2015 102,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bothside front brake pads starting to wear

Fail 21 May 2014 97,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bothside front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 90,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 84,899 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 78,415 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 71,823 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,127 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,851 miles

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover splite

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,625 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cut in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover splite

offside front tyre starting to waer

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,383 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 47,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2/4 rear sidelights inop

service due

some deterioration- offside rear tie rod bush

wear - front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,882 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 35,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UTU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTU, 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

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What year was LR51 UTU registered?

LR51 UTU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LR51 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 UTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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