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VA51 CXP

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,446 mi
Last recorded135,446 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 135,446 miles

front top strut mounts getting weak

Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,007 miles

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,873 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 110,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 91,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 67,543 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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VA51 CXP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VA51 CXP, 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 VA51 CXP registered?

VA51 CXP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is VA51 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 CXP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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