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RE51 LCW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,647 mi
Last recorded126,647 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,647 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding.

nearside rear outer side light not working.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 126,647 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding.

nearside rear outer side light not working.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted.

slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted.

slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted.offside front tyre tread low on edges.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 98,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted.offside front tyre tread low on edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,945 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,945 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,111 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,614 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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RE51 LCW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE51 LCW, 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 RE51 LCW registered?

RE51 LCW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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