MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes ro rear flexes getting corroded
exhaust system getting corroded
front discs showing signs of scoring
fuel tank straps getting corroded
metal part of rear flexes showing signs of corrosion
rear trailing arm bushes getting worn
rear undersills showing signs of corrosion
small chip centre windscreen
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
front wishbone rear bushes getting perished
offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying
some play front drop links
both front tyres scrubbing outer edges
both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished
front discs showing signs of scoring
front number plate laminates getting separated
fuel tank straps getting corroded
nearside front tyre right on legal limit
rear anti roll bar link bushes getting worn
rear discs showing signs of corrosion
rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn
rear pads getting low
small chips offside windscreen
some play steering rack
brake fluid getting discoloured
centre section of exhaust getting corroded
front discs getting worn
front number plate laminates getting separated
front pads getting low
fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking
nearside rear tyre showing signs of deformity
rear anti roll bar bushes getting worn
rear inner tie bar bushes getting worn
small chip offside windscreen
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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V542 HHL is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V542 HHL, 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 V542 HHL registered?
V542 HHL is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 2000.
Is V542 HHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V542 HHL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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