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BEZ 3037

2000 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 3037
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,107 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,302 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,358 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BEZ 3037 is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BEZ 3037, 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 BEZ 3037 registered?

BEZ 3037 is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is BEZ 3037 safe to buy?

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