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V480 EFG

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,360 mi
Last recorded97,360 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 EFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 97,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 91,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,292 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,906 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 82,848 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,698 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,551 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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V480 EFG is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V480 EFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V480 EFG?

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What year was V480 EFG registered?

V480 EFG is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V480 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V480 EFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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