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R200 RMC

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,847 mi
Last recorded171,847 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 RMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 171,847 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 171,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 164,911 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 158,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 158,428 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 158,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 152,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Park brake lever release buttons are prone to sticking.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 144,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 144,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 142,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 138,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 131,909 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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R200 RMC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R200 RMC, 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 R200 RMC registered?

R200 RMC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is R200 RMC safe to buy?

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