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V42 KAF

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,536 mi
Last recorded178,536 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 KAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 178,536 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 178,536 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 170,630 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 170,630 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 162,232 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 162,232 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 154,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s drivers door hinge worn

o/s/r slight brake bind

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 154,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s drivers door hinge worn

o/s/r slight brake bind

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 144,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

amber running lights on all corners

both front centre hub caps missing

both head light wipers damaged and worn

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f door hinge worn

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r running light not working

odd sticker on screen

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

stone chips in screen

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 6 Dec 2010 144,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

amber running lights on all corners

both front centre hub caps missing

both head light wipers damaged and worn

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f door hinge worn

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r running light not working

odd sticker on screen

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

stone chips in screen

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 137,335 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 137,228 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 127,398 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 127,284 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 118,110 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 118,100 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,770 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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V42 KAF is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V42 KAF, 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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V42 KAF is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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