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V378 NKM

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,730 mi
Last recorded164,730 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 NKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 164,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 164,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 150,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 140,284 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 140,284 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 139,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear seconary side light inop

Pass 11 Jan 2006 124,981 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 124,981 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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V378 NKM is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V378 NKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V378 NKM registered?

V378 NKM is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V378 NKM safe to buy?

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