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CX51 UNG

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,970 mi
Last recorded143,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 UNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2016 143,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

backbox exhaust joint deteriorated but system secure

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2015 139,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hose ferrules have some corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,990 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine mill light on

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding by fuel filter

o/s/f metal backing plate behind brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine mill light on

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding by fuel filter

o/s/f metal backing plate behind brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,854 miles

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

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

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

centre exhoust is corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,854 miles

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

centre exhoust is corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2012 130,306 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

metal brake pipes under vehicle and areas of chassis are corroding recomend further inspection and wax oiling

Pass 7 Nov 2011 126,139 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 105,128 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitterd on inner face

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,128 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitterd on inner face

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pipes at rear of vehicle have some corrosion. recomend further inspection, cleaning and waxing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,308 miles

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

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

brake pipes at rear of vehicle have some corrosion. recomend further inspection, cleaning and waxing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,971 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 52,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter clip broken

three marker lights inoperative

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

fuel filter clip broken

three marker lights inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,482 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 45,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,966 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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CX51 UNG is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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