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V553 KPB

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 KPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,793 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 117,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 110,498 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,834 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and o/s/r slight judder (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

n/s/f side marker lens damaged

o/s/r brake backing plate rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,834 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and o/s/r slight judder (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

n/s/f side marker lens damaged

o/s/r brake backing plate rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,962 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

fuel filter rusty

Pass 30 May 2015 83,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,866 miles

air bag warning ligth on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air bag warning ligth on

enigne warning ligth on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,691 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine light on

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,277 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2006 54,323 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 54,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,027 miles

n/s/f tyre, uneven tread wear on outer edges. 2-3mm tread.

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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V553 KPB is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V553 KPB, 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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V553 KPB is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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