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LS51 FSK

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,134 mi
Last recorded78,134 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,687 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,813 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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LS51 FSK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS51 FSK, 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 LS51 FSK registered?

LS51 FSK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is LS51 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 FSK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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