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87-XP-TR

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,534 mi
Last recorded211,534 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration87-XP-TR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 211,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 210,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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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87-XP-TR is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 87-XP-TR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 87-XP-TR registered?

87-XP-TR is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is 87-XP-TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87-XP-TR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 87-XP-TR have outstanding finance?

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