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V498 ETY

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 ETY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,202 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,443 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 63,677 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise corrosion on chassis brake pipes.

advise fuel tank straps corroding.

advise near side front brake disc corroding on inner surface.

advise rear reg plate starting to de-laminate.

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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V498 ETY is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V498 ETY, 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

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What year was V498 ETY registered?

V498 ETY is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V498 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 ETY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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