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CU51 HDB

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HDB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,717 miles

emergency fuel cap fitted

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

Front tyres worn on the edges

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft inner seal ()

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

Nearside Rear inner side light inop

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded and falling apart

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 110,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front tyres worn on the edges

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft inner seal ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear inner side light inop

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear back plate corroded and falling apart

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

emergency fuel cap fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,538 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2012 81,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 54,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,152 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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CU51 HDB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HDB, 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 HDB registered?

CU51 HDB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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