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CV51 HYU

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,210 mi
Last recorded190,210 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 HYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2010 190,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

front to rear both metal pipes in clip behind tank rusting

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 190,210 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)

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

front to rear both metal pipes in clip behind tank rusting

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2009 181,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s front headlight glass cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 181,743 miles

n/s front headlight glass cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 172,957 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 172,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 165,364 miles

rear suspension small tie bars o/s n/s outer bushes seperation slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2007 165,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear suspension small tie bars o/s n/s outer bushes seperation slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2006 156,335 miles

n/s headlamp glass cracked

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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CV51 HYU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV51 HYU, 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 CV51 HYU registered?

CV51 HYU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is CV51 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 HYU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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