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CN51 PFP

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,188 mi
Last recorded40,188 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 PFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 32,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front brake pads low

nearside front flexi brake pipe cracking

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,308 miles

both rear suspension bushes deteriated

offside rear tyre craking

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

cut in nearside front tyre

travel on handbrake

Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

cut in nearside front tyre

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,444 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,159 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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CN51 PFP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PFP, 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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What year was CN51 PFP registered?

CN51 PFP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is CN51 PFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 PFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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