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V540 CNH

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,858 mi
Last recorded129,858 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 CNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 129,858 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 129,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,750 miles

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 122,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position 0 prior to reinspection

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,802 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,802 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 115,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight damage to o/s front side marker, efficient at test.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,972 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 111,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 107,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 102,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlight adjusters broken

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,223 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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V540 CNH is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V540 CNH, 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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V540 CNH is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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