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2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,743 mi
Last recorded156,743 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 SEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 156,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 109,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 97,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,048 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,987 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,521 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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CX51 SEO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX51 SEO, 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 CX51 SEO registered?

CX51 SEO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is CX51 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 SEO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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