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CE51 TXJ

2001 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,295 mi
Last recorded122,295 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 TXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 122,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,800 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,159 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,037 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F side marker damaged.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,639 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,327 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,870 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2009 67,870 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid contaminated

rear discs worn

water ingress offside front indicator

Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 61,425 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,209 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 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?

The MOT history for CE51 TXJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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