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CX51 NRF

2001 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,675 miles

Both headlight wipers split.

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to the tread

rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 83,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlight wipers split.

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to the tread

rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,173 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and damage to outer side wall.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking to outside wall and between treads.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wear to both front top suspension mountings.

offside rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and split.

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner section.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and damage to outer side wall.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking to outside wall and between treads.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wear to both front top suspension mountings.

offside rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and split.

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner section.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,364 miles

Fraying to drivers seat belt.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking and wearing on inner section.

No reverse lights.

Offside rear anti-roll bar bush split.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,364 miles

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

Fraying to drivers seat belt.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking and wearing on inner section.

No reverse lights.

Offside rear anti-roll bar bush split.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,983 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

No reverse lights.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,677 miles

Corrosion to offside rear and nearside brake pipes.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre cracking badly on inner and outer edges, tread 2mm.

Oil leak

Slight twist to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,478 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,133 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2007 41,378 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge approaching limit

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,378 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge approaching limit

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,443 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2006 34,443 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,281 miles

n/s/f/ tyre 2mm min 1.6. o/s/f/ tyre 2.5mm min 1.6mm

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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CX51 NRF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX51 NRF, 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.

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CX51 NRF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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