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V496 EBV

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,975 mi
Last recorded184,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 184,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 184,968 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 178,641 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 178,544 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 170,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 162,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 162,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 156,133 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

rear nomber plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2010 156,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 144,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 144,530 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 135,877 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 135,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 127,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 116,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 107,424 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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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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V496 EBV is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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