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LS51 AHX

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 161,448 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 161,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 154,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 148,181 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 148,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 136,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 136,724 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,603 miles

Screen dammage o/s top corner

Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,378 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 127,376 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 125,221 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 125,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 121,260 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 111,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,102 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 AHX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AHX, 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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What year was LS51 AHX registered?

LS51 AHX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 AHX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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