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J5 JHW

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,940 miles

corrosion to front brake discs and pads wearing low

corrosion to rear exhaust joint

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,070 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,486 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,485 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,870 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,049 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs poor

sill covers

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,696 miles

front/rear reg plates deteriorating

rear discs in poor condition

sill covers

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f wheel slight brake bind

Pass 25 May 2006 52,747 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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J5 JHW is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J5 JHW, 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 J5 JHW registered?

J5 JHW is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is J5 JHW safe to buy?

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