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CP51 DNX

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,913 mi
Last recorded141,913 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 DNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 141,913 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 141,861 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 137,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,683 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 121,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,648 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 110,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 110,190 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,686 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,205 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 76,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,421 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,421 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 56,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,477 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,883 miles

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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CP51 DNX is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP51 DNX, 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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What year was CP51 DNX registered?

CP51 DNX is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CP51 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 DNX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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