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CW51 KCU

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,947 mi
Last recorded57,947 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 KCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,996 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,192 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 52,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,003 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front-rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,382 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 38,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,709 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 33,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 19,638 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,454 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 15,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,816 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 7,088 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CW51 KCU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW51 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW51 KCU registered?

CW51 KCU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2001.

Is CW51 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 KCU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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