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LS51 WHH

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,021 mi
Last recorded202,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 202,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 198,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 194,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 194,614 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 190,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 184,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 184,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 175,107 miles

Both offside non obligatory position lights not working

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 175,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both offside non obligatory position lights not working

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 165,973 miles

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

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

offside front non obligatory marker light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2009 151,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 139,194 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 132,550 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 132,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WHH is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WHH, 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 WHH registered?

LS51 WHH is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LS51 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 WHH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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