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V550 EVR

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,393 mi
Last recorded28,393 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 EVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,393 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2010 28,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,608 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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V550 EVR is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V550 EVR, 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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How do I check the history of V550 EVR?

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What year was V550 EVR registered?

V550 EVR is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V550 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V550 EVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V550 EVR have outstanding finance?

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