MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
both front indicator lenses painted black. (still showing orange light)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
O/S/F side marker damaged.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear discs corroded
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid contaminated
rear discs worn
water ingress offside front indicator
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE51 TXJ is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TXJ, 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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What year was CE51 TXJ registered?
CE51 TXJ is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is CE51 TXJ safe to buy?
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