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LT51 HME

2001 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,856 mi
Last recorded174,856 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 HME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 174,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 174,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 174,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 172,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 164,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 156,496 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 156,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 153,348 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 153,348 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 145,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 143,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 122,340 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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LT51 HME is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LT51 HME, 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 LT51 HME registered?

LT51 HME is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LT51 HME safe to buy?

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