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RN51 CFL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 CFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 141,286 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes to hoses corroding recomend replacement

Pass 22 May 2014 129,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 129,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,428 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 116,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,189 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,125 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,414 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,247 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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RN51 CFL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN51 CFL, 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 RN51 CFL registered?

RN51 CFL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is RN51 CFL safe to buy?

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