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CE51 LJF

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,310 mi
Last recorded125,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 LJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 125,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 125,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,691 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,715 miles

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

Nearside front upper anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover is split.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 104,715 miles

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

Nearside front upper anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover is split.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 66,095 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 66,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 55,111 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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CE51 LJF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE51 LJF, 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 CE51 LJF registered?

CE51 LJF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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