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LS51 TLF

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,338 mi
Last recorded164,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 TLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 164,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r control link bushes pulling away

Pass 18 Jan 2010 154,081 miles

Both rear top and bottom trailing arm links have bushes slight worn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 143,431 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r lower stabilizer link bushes inbonding.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 133,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 115,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 89,660 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)

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.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,660 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 TLF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

LS51 TLF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LS51 TLF safe to buy?

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