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A5 REK

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 REK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner corrosion by engine mount

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 49,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner corrosion by engine mount

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight roughness in both front strut top bearings, not yet excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 42,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 41,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 40,690 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 40,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,821 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,242 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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A5 REK is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A5 REK, 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 A5 REK registered?

A5 REK is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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