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CN51 CSK

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,685 mi
Last recorded214,685 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 CSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 214,685 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

crack in screen

Fail 11 Sep 2018 214,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

crack in screen

Pass 25 Aug 2017 212,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 212,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 211,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 207,759 miles

front shockers slight weak, slight play top strut mounts

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 207,759 miles

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

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

front shockers slight weak, slight play top strut mounts

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 196,214 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 196,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 185,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 174,847 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished,n/s headlight slight damage, slight fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 11 Sep 2012 174,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished,n/s headlight slight damage, slight fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 16 Sep 2011 159,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 141,375 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 141,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 127,446 miles

Front & rear number plates deteriorating

Headlamp masks/protectors fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front anti-roll bar link, ball joint gaiter split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 127,446 miles

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

Headlamp masks/protectors fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front anti-roll bar link, ball joint gaiter split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,944 miles

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to fade

rear exhaust joint heavy corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2008 115,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to fade

rear exhaust joint heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,426 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 106,423 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,209 miles

Both rear track control arm, bushes deteriorating, no excessive movement

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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CN51 CSK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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 CN51 CSK, 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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CN51 CSK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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