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AD51 CZB

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,262 mi
Last recorded138,262 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,262 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 138,261 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,599 miles

Front suspension very low

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 125,599 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension very low

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,711 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,903 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 72,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,114 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

front brake pads 75% worn

rear brake pads 75% worn

rear tyres worn to excess and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,296 miles

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm DEPTH OUTER EDGE......

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,327 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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AD51 CZB is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD51 CZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 CZB?

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What year was AD51 CZB registered?

AD51 CZB is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AD51 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 CZB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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