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CN51 CSP

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,512 mi
Last recorded38,512 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 CSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 30,792 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 30,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 21,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 23 Apr 2013 19,451 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,949 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,054 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 16,053 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,605 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 13,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 CSP is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN51 CSP registered?

CN51 CSP is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CN51 CSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 CSP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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