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CU51 PPD

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,334 mi
Last recorded116,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 116,334 miles

N/S secondary tail light bulb inop

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,632 miles

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,044 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 93,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,340 miles

front discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CU51 PPD is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU51 PPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 PPD registered?

CU51 PPD is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is CU51 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 PPD shows 7 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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