CarVerify

Free Car Check

CN51 GSD

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 143,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 143,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 128,095 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 128,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 122,796 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 119,052 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 119,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,149 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 80,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,460 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CN51 GSD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN51 GSD, 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 CN51 GSD?

You can check the full history of CN51 GSD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CN51 GSD registered?

CN51 GSD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CN51 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 GSD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CN51 GSD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CN51 GSD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.