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LS51 LVK

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in multiple places & exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

all suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2022 114,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in multiple places & exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

all suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf/os/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to floors

different size tyres fitted to front axle and rear axle

exhaust system corrosion mainly rear flange and clamps

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 110,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf/os/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to floors

different size tyres fitted to front axle and rear axle

exhaust system corrosion mainly rear flange and clamps

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front upper suspension mounts worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 105,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front upper suspension mounts worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front top strutmounts have slight play

exhaust system corroded-flange thin

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front top strutmounts have slight play

exhaust system corroded-flange thin

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,895 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,822 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,276 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine noisey

Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,156 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine noisey

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

start of corrosion front crossmember

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,345 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 82,345 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 78,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,693 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 75,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,351 miles

engine management light on

engine starting to smoke

Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,144 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,854 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 62,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,736 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS ON 2.3 MM.MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

RECOMMEND TRACKING

Fail 19 Nov 2007 52,736 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS ON 2.3 MM.MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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

RECOMMEND TRACKING

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,874 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LVK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVK, 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.

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LS51 LVK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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