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AJ51 CKN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,651 mi
Last recorded114,651 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 114,650 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,499 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2021 114,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 113,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2019 111,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front lower ball joint dust caps deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front lower ball joint dust caps deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,763 miles

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

both front tyres have signs of perishing on both sidewalls

eml on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 96,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 67,610 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 67,610 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,989 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 55,989 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 472,212 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 CKN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CKN, 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 AJ51 CKN registered?

AJ51 CKN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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