MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
near side front tyre soft
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
rear nomber plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
rear nomber plate in poor condition
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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V496 EBV is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 V496 EBV, 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 V496 EBV registered?
V496 EBV is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V496 EBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V496 EBV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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