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PE51 LCU

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,860 mi
Last recorded140,860 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 LCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 140,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Side marker lights out

Wiper linkages worn

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 135,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel flap missing nearside rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 135,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel flap missing nearside rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside front,side marker out

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 126,393 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 120,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,802 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,802 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,630 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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PE51 LCU is a 2001 Volvo V40 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 V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE51 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE51 LCU registered?

PE51 LCU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PE51 LCU safe to buy?

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