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AJ51 CJV

2001 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

242,225 mi
Last recorded242,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 242,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 234,228 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 225,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 216,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 210,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 202,359 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 191,519 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 180,997 miles

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

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

protective covers fitted to underside front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/araes

Fail 20 Dec 2008 180,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

protective covers fitted to underside front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/araes

Pass 21 Dec 2007 170,434 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 176,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 160,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 145,766 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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AJ51 CJV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ51 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 CJV registered?

AJ51 CJV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AJ51 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 CJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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