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V40 YLW

2000 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 YLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,394 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,452 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,890 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,226 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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V40 YLW is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V40 YLW, 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 V40 YLW registered?

V40 YLW is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is V40 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 YLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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