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CU51 HBR

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,306 mi
Last recorded233,306 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 233,306 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 223,839 miles

fuel and brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion underneath

wiper regulator play in joint

N/S front fog not working

N/S rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 223,419 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

N/S front fog not working

N/S rear wheel arch corroded

fuel and brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion underneath

wiper regulator play in joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 214,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 202,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 188,384 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 188,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 174,636 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 174,623 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 171,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 156,685 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 156,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 145,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 145,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 129,791 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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CU51 HBR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU51 HBR, 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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CU51 HBR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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