MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear 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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CU51 HBR registered?
CU51 HBR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.
Is CU51 HBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU51 HBR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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