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V317 GGA

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,321 mi
Last recorded103,321 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 GGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,321 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,319 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,119 miles

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

Nearside Front flasher lens damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2018 102,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front flasher lens damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,621 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 96,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,656 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,656 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front no plate deterioasted

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front no plate deterioasted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,657 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 84,657 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,678 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,946 miles

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

o/s sidelight dim

Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,747 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,147 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,002 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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V317 GGA is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V317 GGA, 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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V317 GGA is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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