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LS51 LVL

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,029 mi
Last recorded108,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 96,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 70,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and starting to crack 205/50r16

Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,995 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and starting to crack 205/50r16

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,649 miles

airbag warning light on

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished and slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 62,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

airbag warning light on

both front wiper blades split

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished and slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,493 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,493 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 51,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 22,237 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 LVL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LVL, 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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What year was LS51 LVL registered?

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

Is LS51 LVL safe to buy?

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