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LS51 AHL

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,981 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 120,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 114,757 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak under vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2018 114,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,320 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,313 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,860 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,657 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,303 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 51,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,523 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,197 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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LS51 AHL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS51 AHL, 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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LS51 AHL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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