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V550 OHK

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,139 mi
Last recorded149,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 OHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 149,139 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front no glass

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 26 Jan 2023 149,130 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front no glass

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,126 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 143,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,970 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 137,961 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough both top mounts rough when steering rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear seats down at time of test

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2018 119,742 miles

all rear suspension bushes slighty deterioated

engine management light illuminated

n/s dipped beam illuminated once tapped

Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,579 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,906 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 92,899 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,027 miles

air bag malfunction lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,543 miles

air bag warning light on, this item will become a testable item by next years m.o.t test

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,378 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,842 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 OHK is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V550 OHK, 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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V550 OHK is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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