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CE51 XWU

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 161,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 161,153 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 134,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,906 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,975 miles

All four disc brakes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 92,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,178 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 54,646 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 XWU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE51 XWU?

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What year was CE51 XWU registered?

CE51 XWU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CE51 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 XWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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