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RY51 CKN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,520 mi
Last recorded198,520 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 CKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 198,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 180,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both rear and n/s front side markers inop

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

e.m.l and air bag lights on

n/s rear indicator discoloured strong advise

o/s front fog light broken

o/s front tyre starting to get low in tread

poor image o/s dip beam

Pass 26 Mar 2011 170,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 168,777 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 151,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 141,253 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 141,178 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,504 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 123,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 105,574 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 105,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 85,164 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 85,091 miles

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

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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 CKN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CKN, 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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RY51 CKN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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