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RY51 CKE

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,177 mi
Last recorded210,177 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 CKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 210,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 210,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 197,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 185,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 166,883 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 144,226 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 144,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 139,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear no plate deterioated. wear in brake discs. fluctuation in o/s rear brake.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 139,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear no plate deterioated. wear in brake discs. fluctuation in o/s rear brake.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 133,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

some wear in brake discs, oil leak on n/s of steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 128,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,873 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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RY51 CKE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY51 CKE, 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 RY51 CKE registered?

RY51 CKE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is RY51 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 CKE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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