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LS51 FTF

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,452 mi
Last recorded85,452 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency just passed on 17%

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,216 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,216 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 57,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,706 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 51,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside & offside rear track control arms, bushes deteriorating, no excessive movement.

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 FTF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

LS51 FTF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LS51 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 FTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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