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LS51 USV

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,494 mi
Last recorded94,494 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 USV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 94,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 94,494 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,105 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front end marker not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,105 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front end marker not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT IS NOW OVERDUE

srs lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,966 miles

TIMING BELT NOW DUE ON AGE BUT NOT MILEAGE

exhaust showing age

service light on

srs light on

Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing age

service light on

srs light on

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,232 miles

both rear suspension links outer joints showing age

exhaust showing age

front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear suspension links outer joints showing age

exhaust showing age

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,261 miles

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

exhaust getting very rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,261 miles

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

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

exhaust getting very rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2007 55,260 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres aprox 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres aprox 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,320 miles

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

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 USV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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