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LS51 FSJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,594 mi
Last recorded125,594 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,579 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 97,251 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pads low.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,010 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,238 miles

air bag fault warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,420 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,859 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 41,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FSJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 FSJ registered?

LS51 FSJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is LS51 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 FSJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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