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CU51 PPC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,287 miles

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

Nearside front additional marker light lens damaged and showing white light

Nearside outer rear position light not working

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front additional marker light lens damaged and showing white light

Nearside outer rear position light not working

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,405 miles

all inner brake pads look low

coolant level is low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs look worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all inner brake pads look low

coolant level is low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs look worn

Pass 7 Aug 2010 70,774 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 70,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 55,208 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,076 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 PPC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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