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CV51 VAF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,289 mi
Last recorded193,289 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 193,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 189,468 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 185,179 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 185,179 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 180,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn edge. bonnet sneck req lube

Fail 23 May 2012 180,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn edge. bonnet sneck req lube

Pass 23 May 2011 173,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 168,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 163,924 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 157,902 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 157,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 154,125 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 148,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 148,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 141,734 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2005 141,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 VAF 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 68.8%.

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 CV51 VAF, 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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What year was CV51 VAF registered?

CV51 VAF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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