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CX51 UNU

2001 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 114,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,627 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,554 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/rear disc corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,710 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 96,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,806 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 78,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,561 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 56,561 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)

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

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 UNU is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UNU, 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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What year was CX51 UNU registered?

CX51 UNU is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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