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AP51 CJV

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 134,300 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 133,294 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,072 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 124,072 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,788 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 96,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear tyre screw in tyre tread pattern.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,513 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,672 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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AP51 CJV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP51 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.

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What year was AP51 CJV registered?

AP51 CJV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AP51 CJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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