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CP51 FYX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 FYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 107,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

front wipers staring to smear

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,975 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,157 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,577 miles

Head lamp wiper blades spilt

Oil leak on engine

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,775 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,093 miles

Both rear lower track arm bushs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads 85% worn

Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,677 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,677 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,485 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,376 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s font tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 29 Jun 2005 30,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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CP51 FYX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP51 FYX, 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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CP51 FYX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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