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CE51 GLV

2001 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

244,396 mi
Last recorded244,396 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 GLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 244,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 244,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 230,597 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 230,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 230,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front + both rear brake discs rusty

both rear shock absorber casings+spring mtgs corroded

corrosion both front wings

front+rear brake back plates corroded+missing

general cossion on underside of the vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2014 218,998 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 218,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 208,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

handbrake could do with adjustment

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 189,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 189,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 180,907 miles

front number plate discolouring

Fail 6 Sep 2010 180,907 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate discolouring

Pass 14 Aug 2009 180,693 miles

front brake discs rusty due to the vehicle not being used

sill covers fitted

unable to get a smoke reading from diesel test

Fail 14 Aug 2009 180,693 miles

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

front brake discs rusty due to the vehicle not being used

sill covers fitted

unable to get a smoke reading from diesel test

Pass 14 Aug 2008 179,228 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded + brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2008 179,228 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded + brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2007 175,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 175,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 168,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2005 150,942 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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CE51 GLV is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE51 GLV, 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.

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CE51 GLV is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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