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V43 MOF

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 MOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,217 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,222 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 36,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 31,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,978 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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V43 MOF is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V43 MOF, 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 V43 MOF registered?

V43 MOF is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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