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CU51 XCN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 137,112 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 129,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,360 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 121,360 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 115,327 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 115,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,377 miles

front tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 64,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,219 miles

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

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

o/s front seatbelt very slightly frayed

Fail 4 Oct 2006 55,427 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 XCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCN, 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

How do I check the history of CU51 XCN?

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What year was CU51 XCN registered?

CU51 XCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is CU51 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 XCN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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