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V499 NGO

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 NGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 156,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn.Front number plate deteriorated.Sill covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 151,068 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.Front number plate deteriorated.Sill covers fitted.Both rear tyres worn inner tread areas.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 144,696 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.Front number plate slightly deteriorated.Sill covers fitted.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area and o/s/r tyre worn inner tread area.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,637 miles

offside front and rear running lights inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 129,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2009 120,638 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2008 113,530 miles

nearside rear inner side light in-op.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 113,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear inner side light in-op.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 105,706 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 105,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,042 miles

Front brake pads very close to limit

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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V499 NGO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V499 NGO, 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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V499 NGO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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