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V423 UFC

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 UFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 149,334 miles

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

Fail 14 Jan 2016 149,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

Pass 22 Jan 2015 141,850 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 141,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 135,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust joint/pipe badly corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 135,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust joint/pipe badly corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,604 miles

rear exhaust joint/pipe corroded.

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,604 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear exhaust joint/pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,968 miles

centre exhaust and rear joint corroded.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

windscreen washer resevoir leaking.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust and rear joint corroded.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

windscreen washer resevoir leaking.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 115,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 115,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 109,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,770 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres , perishing on outer walla

Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front break pads wearing thin

rear tyres perrishing on outer faces

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,544 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 76,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V423 UFC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V423 UFC, 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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V423 UFC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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