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V371 JLG

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,632 mi
Last recorded141,632 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 JLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 141,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,244 miles

BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

HID'S FITTED, IN MAY WILL BE A FAIL

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Feb 2017 135,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 115,594 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,944 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Osr lamp lens cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,116 miles

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 80,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,079 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 73,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,843 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 52,111 miles

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

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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V371 JLG is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V371 JLG, 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 V371 JLG registered?

V371 JLG is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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