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LT51 HMD

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,285 mi
Last recorded167,285 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 HMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 167,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 167,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 164,542 miles

advise parking brake service

advise s.r.s. lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2011 164,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise parking brake service

advise s.r.s. lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2010 159,643 miles

advise s.r.s. lamp on

Fail 19 Feb 2010 159,637 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise s.r.s. lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 148,871 miles

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

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

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

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

s.r.s. lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2008 140,649 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2007 129,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 120,063 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 120,063 miles

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

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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LT51 HMD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LT51 HMD, 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 LT51 HMD registered?

LT51 HMD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LT51 HMD safe to buy?

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