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CV51 LHR

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,204 mi
Last recorded111,204 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,204 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate is dicoloured

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 111,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear number plate is dicoloured

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 108,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,363 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 86,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,650 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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CV51 LHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol 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 LHR, 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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CV51 LHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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