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V542 HHL

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,575 mi
Last recorded205,575 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 HHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 205,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 203,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 187,915 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 172,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 155,382 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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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.

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