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CX51 XUO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 XUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 161,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 159,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 159,040 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 155,974 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 155,974 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 153,804 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 153,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 150,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorbers

Pass 2 Sep 2017 147,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 143,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 142,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r outer side light inop

o/s high beam bulb fitted incorrect

o/s/r outer side light inop

Fail 20 May 2015 142,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r outer side light inop

o/s high beam bulb fitted incorrect

o/s/r outer side light inop

Pass 20 May 2014 131,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 120,741 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 May 2013 120,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 May 2012 110,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 110,886 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 100,566 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 100,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 92,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,852 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 77,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,591 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade is split

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 XUO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

CX51 XUO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for CX51 XUO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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