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SW51 LBV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,033 mi
Last recorded127,033 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 LBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 127,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,748 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,915 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear perished 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,265 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 95,265 miles

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

o/s/f headlight cracked, pads getting low on n/s/r

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,700 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 85,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,813 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F roll bar link ball joint rubber split

Pass 11 Dec 2010 84,411 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 84,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 80,465 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,904 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 69,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,454 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 65,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SW51 LBV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SW51 LBV, 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 SW51 LBV registered?

SW51 LBV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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