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V437 PDN

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 PDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 108,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front & rear brake discs corroded

front wiper blades slightly worn

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 108,404 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front & rear brake discs corroded

front wiper blades slightly worn

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 104,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 104,165 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 102,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,665 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake warning light on

n/s plastic inner sill hanging down

rear seats folded away

Pass 31 May 2006 80,999 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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V437 PDN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V437 PDN, 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 V437 PDN registered?

V437 PDN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V437 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V437 PDN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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