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CU51 HEC

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,641 miles

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

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,013 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 92,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,470 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,700 miles

airbag light stays on.

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,441 miles

airbag light on,

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,128 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,199 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,877 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 HEC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CU51 HEC, 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 HEC registered?

CU51 HEC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is CU51 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 HEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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