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B18 PCT

2000 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,035 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 88,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer large hole (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 53,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,313 miles

Nearside Front flexy hose not clipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 46,311 miles

Brake performance not tested caliper failed under test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front flexy hose not clipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,978 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by chassis bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear dust cover for brake disc missing

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,799 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,531 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,137 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 23,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 23,155 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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B18 PCT is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B18 PCT, 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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B18 PCT is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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