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FG03 EWF

2000 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 148,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,248 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 143,247 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,075 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust flanges

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,075 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust flanges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,380 miles

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

corrosion to brake back plates

corrosion to chassis and underside

Fail 13 Mar 2018 132,380 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inoperative (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

corrosion to brake back plates

corrosion to chassis and underside

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake back plates corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear chassis and floor

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,015 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four brake back plates corroded

all rear suspension bushes worn

corrosion to chassis and floor

corrosion to floor and chassis

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,986 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake backplates corroded

corrosion to floor and chassis

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,986 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake backplates corroded

corrosion to floor and chassis

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,755 miles

all brake backplates heavily corroded

corrosion to floor and chassis

Fail 25 Mar 2013 103,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,086 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

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

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,095 miles

corrosion to brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2011 93,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to brake discs

Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,311 miles

both front tyres worn 2-3mm

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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FG03 EWF is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FG03 EWF, 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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FG03 EWF is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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