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M2 CUL

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 CUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 153,183 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

Rear rear chassis is corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 152,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear chassis is corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

Offside Rear Inner light lens damaged and taped up

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 145,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 145,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 139,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

free play at handbrake

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 139,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

free play at handbrake

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 133,713 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and starting to crack

engine oil leaks

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2015 133,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and starting to crack

engine oil leaks

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2014 127,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 20 May 2014 127,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

drivers seat belt frayed

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 120,564 miles

engine oil leaks

long hand brake travel

near side front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

off side front drivers seat belt slightly frayed

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 114,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2011 108,647 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 108,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 102,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 102,049 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 95,981 miles

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

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 95,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 88,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 88,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2007 81,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2007 81,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,412 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 54,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M2 CUL is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M2 CUL, 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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M2 CUL is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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