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AJ51 CKU

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 89,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,085 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn.

Air-Con Canister leaking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,276 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,716 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 CKU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

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

Is AJ51 CKU safe to buy?

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