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RA51 CGZ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,266 mi
Last recorded152,266 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 152,266 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 152,266 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 148,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 134,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2014 128,822 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2013 121,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 108,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,752 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 93,087 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 80,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA51 CGZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA51 CGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 CGZ registered?

RA51 CGZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is RA51 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 CGZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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