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V435 SAV

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,642 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 146,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 142,288 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 138,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 138,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 134,155 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front nearside tyre is worn

headlight switch will need attention

windscreen has stonechip

Fail 11 May 2016 134,155 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

front nearside tyre is worn

headlight switch will need attention

Pass 18 May 2015 130,845 miles

headlight switch will soon need attention

Fail 18 May 2015 130,845 miles

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

headlight switch will soon need attention

Pass 19 May 2014 127,668 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front offside inner cv gaiter is loosing grease

Fail 19 May 2014 127,668 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front offside inner cv gaiter is loosing grease

Pass 30 May 2013 124,164 miles

exhaust system will need attention

offside inner gaiter is loosing grease

Fail 23 May 2013 124,135 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system will need attention

offside inner gaiter is loosing grease

rear offside tyre is perished

Pass 28 May 2012 122,061 miles

front nearside tyre is damaged

radiator is damp

rear nearside tyre is worn and on the limit

rear offside tyre has been repaired and has a nail in it

service indicator is on

Fail 2 Jun 2011 120,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front & offside front non obligatory lamps damaged and/or not working

Pass 2 Jun 2011 120,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front & offside front non obligatory lamps damaged and/or not working

Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front & offside front non obligatory lamp damaged and/or not working

Fail 21 Jul 2010 116,732 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front brake discs are worn

nearside front & offside front non obligatory lamp damaged and/or not working

offsidfe rear tyre is deteriorated on tread face

Pass 18 Jun 2009 113,825 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front indicator is slightly damaged

nearside front non obligatory lamp not working & damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2009 113,825 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front indicator is slightly damaged

nearside front non obligatory lamp not working & damaged

excessive auto transmission oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 111,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 111,094 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2008 111,068 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 86,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 86,998 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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V435 SAV is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V435 SAV, 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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V435 SAV is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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