MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear axle bush slight deteriorated
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear axle bush slight deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V454 LCW is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V454 LCW, 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 V454 LCW registered?
V454 LCW is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 February 2000.
Is V454 LCW safe to buy?
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