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DPLU696

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,965 mi
Last recorded87,965 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPLU696
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar linkage rubber bushes perished

Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside rear antiroll bar linkage rubber bushes perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,351 miles

both rear anti- roll bar link bushes perishing!

Fail 16 Mar 2012 80,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear anti- roll bar link bushes perishing!

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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DPLU696 is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DPLU696, 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 DPLU696 registered?

DPLU696 is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is DPLU696 safe to buy?

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