MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front disc's corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Part of the exhaust starting to deteriorate
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front disc's corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Part of the exhaust starting to deteriorate
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front disc's corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General corrosion under vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Part of the exhausts starting to deteriorate
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bad oil leaks
both front wheel central caps missing
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
front grill broken
fuel filter corroded
rear brake discs corroded
ser light on
sills coverd by plastic
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bad oil leaks
both front wheel central caps missing
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
front grill broken
fuel filter corroded
o s rear parking brake low affort
rear brake discs corroded
ser light on
sills coverd by plastic
n s front tyre worn very low out side edge, both rear tyres worn very low out side edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V212 DFV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V212 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V212 DFV registered?
V212 DFV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2000.
Is V212 DFV safe to buy?
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