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CN51 CSM

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,653 mi
Last recorded139,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 CSM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 139,653 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs worn n/s/r o/s/r

Fail 15 Feb 2017 106,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective wiper worn (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs worn n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,335 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened seized (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,173 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,173 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,124 miles

Noise from timing belt area.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 75,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from timing belt area.

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,959 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Air con drive belt heavily perished and cracked

Both headlamp wipers torn

Front wipers smear and drivers split

Loose bulbs in both rear lamps // Both rear lamp lenses cracked

N/s/r tyre unevenwear outer tread blocks

O/s/f & o/s/r marker lights inop

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,338 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,338 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,696 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,955 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,955 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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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CN51 CSM is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 CN51 CSM, 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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CN51 CSM is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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