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173D394

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,942 mi
Last recorded59,942 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration173D394
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,942 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 56,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,017 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 51,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 41,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

rear no plate start to get dirty

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,318 miles

front no plate cracked

rear no plate start to get dirty

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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173D394 is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 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 173D394, 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 26 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 173D394 registered?

173D394 is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is 173D394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 173D394 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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