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V557 DLC

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,802 mi
Last recorded177,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2022 177,802 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear and tail section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 169,580 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 156,148 miles

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

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

cv gator rack gator stuck with gunk

flashers discolored

Pass 16 Dec 2017 146,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 146,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 134,638 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 134,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 131,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,431 miles

nsr steel brake pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2012 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre pluged

rear exhaust joint rusty

slight deterioration on front+back reg plates

Pass 12 Jan 2011 115,665 miles

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2010 112,483 miles

n/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 107,634 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 107,632 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

handbrake travel

n/s+o/s rear brakes slight binding

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,999 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 81,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,012 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 63,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V557 DLC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V557 DLC, 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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V557 DLC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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