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V445 MRV

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,183 mi
Last recorded39,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 MRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 39,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 35,177 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 29,952 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 29,952 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 23,042 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 23,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,936 miles

os front,os rear,ns rear tyres showing signs of age(cracking)

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,221 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,702 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,684 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,529 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Fail 14 Jun 2010 11,529 miles

Handbrake has long travel

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,807 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 9,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 9,681 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,555 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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V445 MRV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V445 MRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V445 MRV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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