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LT51 ZVK

2001 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,975 mi
Last recorded131,975 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 ZVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine/Gearbox have major oil leaks

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes in poor codition (corroded)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 129,469 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes in poor codition (corroded)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,674 miles

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2012 125,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2011 123,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 123,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 119,975 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 119,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,487 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 94,487 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,750 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 ZVK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZVK, 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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LT51 ZVK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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