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CU51 PPS

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,444 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,167 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,877 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,829 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 PPS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 PPS registered?

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

Is CU51 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 PPS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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